1000BASE-T TO MM SX OR SM LX MEDIA CONVERTERS
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Example 1
The converter functions as a high-speed bridge between switches, creating
increased capacity for each user (node) on the LAN. It provides a 1000-Mbps full
duplex link to a variety of Gigabit network devices within a LAN. See Figure 2-1.
Figure 2-1. Bridge application.
Example 2
The converter works as a server aggregation for an enterprise or LAN
configuration. It provides a 1000-Mbps full duplex link to 10/100 switch
workgroups located on separate floors within a single building. See Figure 2-2.
Figure 2-2. Server aggregation application.
328 ft.
(100 m)
328 ft.
(100 m)
Up to 726 ft. (221.3 m) of
multimode fiber optic
cable or up to 33,000 ft.
(10 km) of single-mode
fiber optic cable
Gigabit switch
Gigabit switch
1000BASE-T to MM SX Media Converter (LGC1713A-SX) or
1000BASE-T to SM LX Media Converter (LGC1713A-LX)
UTP
UTP
328 ft.
(100 m)
UTP
UTP
328 ft.
(100 m)
Up to 726 ft. (221.3 m) of
multimode fiber optic
cable or up to 33,000 ft.
(10 km) of single-mode
fiber optic cable
Gigabit switch
Server
1000BASE-T to MM SX Media Converter (LGC1713A-SX) or
1000BASE-T to SM LX Media Converter (LGC1713A-LX)
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