Keep 10 GbE traffic moving across copper and fiber segments with a converter designed for clean handoffs between media types. The Black Box LGC220A bridges 10-Gigabit copper to 10-Gigabit fiber SFP+ connections, making it easier to extend high-bandwidth links where direct copper reach is not enough. This class of converter is a practical fit for data center edge connections, aggregation points, and network extensions that need fiber distance without replacing existing copper equipment. By translating between 10GBASE-T copper and SFP+ fiber, it supports high-speed transport while preserving the architecture already in place. For teams that value predictable performance and controlled expansion, a dedicated media converter can be a smarter investment than forcing a full switch refresh. It gives you a focused path to fiber uplinks, cleaner segmentation, and longer reach where the network needs it most.