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cable for the connection up to 1000Mbps. The SFP slots supporting dual mode can
switch the connection speed between 100 and 1000Mbps. They are for connecting to
the network segment with single or multi-mode fiber. You can choose the appropriate
mini-GBIC module to plug into the slots. You can use proper multi-mode or single-mode
fiber according to the used SFP module. With fiber optic, it transmits speed up to 1000
Mbps and you can prevent noise interference from the system and transmission distance
up to 110 km, depending on the mini-GBIC module.
The small form-factor pluggable (SFP) is a compact optical transceiver used in optical
communications for both telecommunication and data communications applications.
Note
The SFP/Copper Combo module can
’t both be used at the same time. The
SFP module has the higher priority than copper module; if you insert the
1000M SFP transceiver into the SFP module which is connected to the remote
device, the connection of the accompanying copper port will link down.
If you insert the 100M SFP transceiver into the SFP module even without a
fiber connection to the remote, the connection of the accompanying copper
port will link down immediately.
Cabling
Twisted-pair segment can be established by using unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or
shielded twisted pair (STP) cabling. The cable between the link partner (switch, hub,
workstation, etc.) and the converter must be less than 100 meters (328 ft.) long and
comply with the IEEE 802.3ab 1000Base-T standard for Category 5e or above.
Fiber segment using single-
mode connector type must use 9/125μm single-mode fiber
cable. You can connect two devices in the distance of 10 km. Fiber segment using multi-
mode connector type must use 50/125 or
62.5/125μm multi-mode fiber cable. You can
connect two devices up to 550m distances.
The small form-factor pluggable (SFP) is a compact optical transceiver used in optical
communications for both telecommunication and data communication applications.
To connect the transceiver and LC cable, please follow the steps shown below:
First, insert the transceiver into the SFP module. Notice that the triangle mark is the
