SRC 10G/Multi-G Rugged Converters: Rugged, Intelligent, & Ready for Harsh Environments

Following the success of the 1G rugged converter series (SRC-3002 series), CTS is excited to announce the launch of the SRC (Smart Rugged Converter) 10G & Multi-Gigabit Series – a next-generation family of robust media converters designed for reliable, high-speed connectivity in mission-critical environment.

This family includes 3 members: SRC-5102SFP-MG, SRC-5002SFP-MG-BT, SRC-5002SFP-MG, each delivering robust performance, multiple networking speed, flexible deployment and ease of integration.

Overview of CTS's SRC 10G/Multi-G Series
Overview of CTS’s SRC 10G/Multi-G Series

In this article, you’ll get a closer look at their:

  1. Interface: What ports do they offers?
  2. Key features: Why do you need them?
  3. Recap

🔎 ︳SRC-5102SFP-MG

  • 1 x 10G/5G/2.5G/1G/100M RJ-45 port
  • 1 x 1/10G SFP+ port

The SRC-5102SFP-MG is a fully managed 10G rugged media converter, offering extensive network management capabilities such as VLAN, QoS, SNMP, Web GUI, CLI, SNTP, and LLDP.

Designed to empower network administrators, it incorporates CTS’s advanced iProbe network diagnostic suite, enabling real-time monitoring and proactive troubleshooting. This solution ensures continuous uptime, precise traffic control, and simplified network oversight for industrial automation, surveillance, and intelligent transportation systems.

Key enhancements include the ability to upgrade existing non-management fiber communication paths to IP remote network management and monitoring, providing seamless migration without rewiring. It is backward compatible with Cat5E and Cat6 Ethernet cabling infrastructures, enabling easy upgrades to 2.5GbE and 5GbE Ethernet speeds. By leveling up the fiber communication path, the SRC-5102SFP-MG enhances network physical link quality, supports traffic rating, and operational log monitoring—critical for AI-based detection and analysis tools, boosting network intelligence and reliability.

🔎 ︳SRC-5002SFP-MG-BT & SRC-5002SFP-MG

For applications requiring reliable, plug-and-play connectivity, the SRC-5002SFP-MG and SRC-5002SFP-MG-BT offer robust, unmanaged operation with essential monitoring features—digital output and link alarm—for swift fault detection and recovery.

The SRC-5002SFP-MG-BT further distinguishes itself with 60W BT PoE power sourcing, meeting the increasing demands of high-powered network devices such as 5G RRU, PTZ cameras, Wi-Fi 7 access points, and IoT endpoints.

🔎 ︳Common Key Features: Built for Flexibility

Engineered to withstand wide temperature ranges from -20°C to 60°C, the SRC series thrives in harsh environments, such as outdoor surveillance environment, manufacturing sites, Wi-Fi 6/6e/7 connectivity, 5G RRU (Remote Radio Unit) and more.

What’s more, this series provides multiple Ethernet speeds across 10GbE, 5GbE, 2.5bE & 1GbE, meeting different network demands and future network upgrade.

Built with tough components, the SRC Series guarantees performance in harsh environments, delivering seamless 10G Ethernet media conversion over fiber and copper. Each model supports 5 versatile mounting options—including Wall Mount, DIN Rail Mount, Magnetic Mount, and more— ensuring easy integration into any installation scenario, whether in control panels, machinery, vehicle chassis, or rapidly deployed field enclosures.

✍️ | Recap

📌 SRC-5X02SFP-MG ：10G/Multi-G Rugged Media Converter

(1) 10G Fiber to 10G/5G/2.5G/1G/100M Ethernet

(2) -20°C to 60°C

(3) Wall / DIN-rail / Magnetic Mountable

📌 SRC-5102SFP-MG ：

🌐 IP Management Features (SNMP, Web, CLI) for Remote Control

🌐 Advanced Features (VLAN Tagging / QoS / Syslog)

📌 SRC-5002SFP-MG-BT & SRC-5002SFP-MG

⚡SRC-5002SFP-MG-BT: 60W bt PoE

⚠️ digital output and link alarm