Black Box LHC015A-R2 Miniature Media Converter

Black Box LHC015A-R2 Multipower Miniature Media Converter is a compact two‑port bridge that lets you extend a copper Ethernet link over fiber. It supports 10/100BASE‑TX on the copper side and 100BASE‑X on the fiber side, using single‑mode fiber with 1310‑nm transmission for long‑distance links up to 40 kilometers. The device can be used as a standalone unit or installed in the Black Box 18‑slot Multipower Miniature Power Tray (LHC018A‑AC‑R2) for convenient power in rack deployments. This model is part of Black Box’s Multipower Miniature family, designed for small‑form‑factor deployments that keep mixed copper/fiber networks simple and reliable without a full chassis. Typical applications include extending a LAN to a remote building, interconnecting campus networks over fiber, or attaching a network device to a fiber backbone where copper runs are impractical. The LHC015A‑R2 provides a copper RJ‑45 Ethernet port and a fiber interface for single‑mode fiber, delivering a straightforward upgrade path from copper to fiber without introducing a different switching layer. Its compact footprint and compatibility with the Power Tray option enable easy integration into desktop or small‑rack environments, reducing clutter while maintaining robust Ethernet performance over longer distances.