SMC 8221 Fiber Optic Converter Module 301-0297-01 Network Interface

SMC 8221 Fiber Optic Converter Module 301-0297-01 Network Interface

The SMC 8221 is a fiber optic converter module designed for network applications requiring optical connectivity. This module serves as an interface between standard network equipment and fiber optic transmission lines, enabling data communication over fiber optic cable runs. The 8221 converts between electrical signals and optical signals, allowing legacy or standard network devices to connect to fiber optic infrastructure.

Specifications & What's Included

• Brand: SMC
• Model: 8221
• Part Number: 301-0297-01
• Type: Fiber Optic Converter / Network Interface Module
• Interface: Fiber Optic
• Form Factor: Network Module / Converter Card
• Manufactured in Japan

Applications

Fiber optic converter modules like the SMC 8221 are used in telecommunications and data networking to extend network reach over long distances via fiber optic cable. These converters have been standard in enterprise networking, telecommunications equipment racks, and industrial control systems where distance or electromagnetic interference isolation is required. The 8221 is compatible with various network systems and equipment architectures that need to bridge electrical network signals to fiber optic transmission media. Such modules remain in use today in legacy system maintenance, telecommunications upgrades, and systems where fiber connectivity is required but the primary network devices operate on electrical interfaces.