Network professionals find this converter valuable for maintaining compatibility between different optical transceivers. Some experience minor signal degradation and added complexity.
REASONS TO BUY
Enhances compatibility - Bridges different SFP form factors
Simple solution - Easy to use optical mode converter
Saves costs - Avoids replacing transceivers or equipment
CONSIDERATIONS
May introduce slight signal loss - Conversion can impact performance
Limited to optical signals - Not for copper conversion
Adds complexity - Extra device in network path
BOTTOM LINE
A practical tool for tech users needing flexible optical network configurations.
The Axiom Mini SFP to SFP Optical Mode Converter is a high-performance 125M~1.25G optical signal repeater Using Optical - Electrical - Optical (OEO) wavelength conversion and offers protocol transparent connectivity between different wavelengths or fiber modes for speed from 100Mbps to 1250Mbps. Protocol independence allows for use in broad range of applications including Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, OC-12 and Fiber Channel.