Fiber optic cable can be a logical choice for horizontal LAN runs in several use cases that we will examine in this white paper. If your network requires both copper and fiber, media converters can be used to extend the reach of your LAN over fiber, improve network security, or bring fiber to the desktop. In this white paper, Black Box explores the specific benefits that fiber cabling provides, such as: speed, distance, security, RF immunity, and scalability. We will also discuss ways to integrate copper and fiber cable in new and existing IT infrastructures to provide the greatest advantages with limited capital investment.
White Paper: Media Converters Deliver Cost-Effective Fiber Connectivity
