MikroTik FTC21-UPS — Professional Fiber Media Converter with UPS for ISP & Enterprise

MikroTik FTC21-ups is an IP67 weatherproof Fiber-to-Copper converter with integrated batteries and advanced management, designed for the network edge where unstable power is the primary threat to service continuity. It is deployed by ISPs, system integrators, and outdoor network operators at critical points where brief power outages trigger renegotiations, reboots, and avoidable support incidents. It delivers SFP 2.5G to Gigabit Ethernet conversion with integrated UPS protection in a single compact device, without additional equipment.

The defining feature of the FTC21-ups is two Li-Ion NCA 18650 batteries integrated directly into the device — not for extended autonomy, but to absorb critical moments. At approximately 3W consumption it provides over 6 hours of continuous operation, at 5–7W between 1–2 hours, and at maximum load approximately 45–55 minutes — enough to prevent any connection loss during a short power interruption. The SFP 2.5G port and 2 Gigabit Ethernet ports cover standard conversions in access networks, while Passive PoE-out on Ether2 with hardware-selectable 24 or 48 V output powers CCTV cameras and outdoor equipment directly without an additional injector.

The device runs SwOS Lite with full functionality: interface monitoring, VLAN support, SNMP reporting, traffic shaping, and advanced ACL filtering based on Layer 2, 3, and 4 conditions. Two DC inputs — PoE-in 802.3af/at (48–57 V) and DC jack (24–57 V) — allow flexible integration into existing infrastructures. The IP67 enclosure and operating range from -40°C to +70°C ensure reliability in outdoor and industrial installations, while a 3W idle consumption keeps operational costs minimal. Full functionality is available with no subscriptions or recurring licensing fees.

Recommended for the network edge with unstable power where every second of downtime has a real cost, CCTV systems and outdoor IP cameras requiring PoE and outage protection, and ISPs deploying fiber-to-copper conversion with integrated redundancy. Also suited for industrial installations with frequent power interruptions and for any critical network node where service continuity is non-negotiable.