Transition Networks N-FX-SC-02 PCI 100Base-FX Fiber Optic Network Interface Card – New.Up for sale is a genuine Transition Networks N-FX-SC-02 Fast Ethernet PCI network adapter card. This is classic fiber NIC hardware from the early 2000s, perfect for legacy systems, industrial setups, campus networks, or anyone needing direct multimode fiber connectivity without external converters.
Key Features & Specs:Interface: 32-bit PCI bus (PCI 2.1/2.2 compliant) – plugs into standard desktop PCI slotsNetwork Standard: 100Base-FX (IEEE 802.3u), 100 Mbps Fast EthernetConnector: 1 x SC duplex (multimode fiber, 1300 nm wavelength)Max Distance: Up to 2 km (1.2 miles) on multimode fiber (62.5/125 µm or 50/125 µm typical)Duplex: Full-duplex support (up to 200 Mbps effective throughput)Additional Standards: IEEE 802.3 (2000 edition), often includes 802.1p priority tagging and 802.1Q VLAN supportLED Indicators: Link/Activity and Full-Duplex statusChipset: VIA-based (Rhine family controller for reliable performance)Made in: Taiwan (standard for Transition Networks)Condition:New in Original packaging, No visible wear, capacitors look pristine, no bent pins or damage on the gold contacts. Stored in a clean warehouse environment.
Why Buy This? Ideal for:Vintage PC builds or retro computingMaintaining older servers/workstations with PCI slotsFiber-rich environments (e.g., noise-immune connections, long runs, EMI-heavy areas)Replacement part for existing installationsCollectors of networking history (Transition Networks, now Lantronix, was a leader in media conversion/fiber NICs)
Note: This is PCI (not PCIe), so it's for older motherboards only. 100 Mbps fiber is legacy tech—great for compatibility, but not for modern high-speed needs. Drivers available for older OS (Windows XP/2000/2003, Novell, early Linux) via Lantronix archives or VIA chipset generics; may require manual install on very old/newer systems.
Included: The card only (as shown in photos). No original box unless specified, but comes from bulk Transition Networks packaging.
Shipping: Carefully packaged with anti-static protection. USPS Ground Advantage)
