The media converters were specifically designed to offer network designers the tools for migration from copper based Gigabit to fiber based Gigabit Ethernet. Now, migration or expansion of existing networks can be achieved with minimum cost and complexity. The converters are completely transparent when installed so the network performs exactly the way it would do normally - only now, it can migrate both copper and fiber mediums.

This flexibility in cabling allows network managers to put fiber cables anywhere within a network without changing the arrangement of copper based Gigabit segments. Their compact size allows the converter to be easily deployed in any narrow desktop location or used in wall-mount installation to save space. Several converters can be simultaneously installed by using the GGM 719, 12-slot 19" rack-mount chassis,. The GGM 741, takes advantage of intelligent connection technology to support auto-negotiation, thereby eliminating the hassle of manually configuring or monitoring the settings. This ensures a plug-n-play operability.