The unmanaged media converters of the SCALANCE X-100 product line permit low-cost conversion of various transmission media within Industrial Ethernet line, star and ring topologies. They are designed for installation in the control cabinet.

Single, remote terminal units on network segments can be linked via the optical path of the SCALANCE X-100 media converters. Integration of an optical path into a redundant ring is also possible, as well as installation of the SCALANCE X-100 media converters into a standby link.