How to Use Linksys SFP modules

LINKSYS, a division of Cisco Systems. Linksys SFP modules include 100BASE-LX SFP, 100BASE-FX SFP, 1000Base-T SFP Transceiver, 1000Base-SX SFP Transceiver and 1000BASE LX/LH SFP Transceiver, etc. This paper tells us how to use the Linksys SFP modules.

Tips: The Linksys company was founded in 1988. It is currently owned by Belkin, who bought it from Cisco, its owners from March 2003 to March 2013. Its products were branded as Linksys by Cisco when it was part of Cisco.

Description of MFE and MGE SFP Transceiver Modules

MFE Transceivers

• MFELX1 100BASE-LX SFP transceiver, for single-mode fiber, 1310 nm wavelength, support up to 10 km, with Duplex LC connector
• MFEFX1 100BASE-FX SFP transceiver, for multimode fiber, 1310 nm wavelength, support up to 2 km, with Duplex LC connector
• MFEBX1 100BASE-BX-20U SFP transceiver for single-mode fiber, 1310 nm wavelength, support up to 20 km, with Single LC connector

MGE Transceivers

• MGBT1 1000BASE-T SFP transceiver for category 5 copper wire, support up to 100 m, with RJ45 connector
• MGBSX1 1000BASE-SX SFP transceiver, for multimode fiber, 850nm wavelength, support up to 550 m, with Duplex LC connector
• MGBLX1 1000BASE-LX SFP transceiver, for single-mode fiber, 1310 nm wavelength, support up to 10 km, with Duplex LC connector
• MGBLH1 1000BASE-LH SFP transceiver, for single-mode fiber, 1310 nm wavelength, support up to 40 km, with Duplex LC connector
• MGBBX1 1000BASE-BX-20U SFP transceiver, for single-mode fiber, 1310 nm wavelength, support up to 20 km, with Single Lc connector

These Modules insert into the mini-GBIC ports on either the SR2024 or SR224G, creating new Gigabit ports. Each Gigabit SFP Module is h ot-swappable, meaning you can connect them even when the switch is running. Use the following directions for inst alling and removing either the MGBLH1 and MGBSX1 or the MGBT1.

Installation and Removal Directions for the MGBLH1 and MGBSX1

1. Insert the Gigabit SFP Module with the printed side up and the rubber port cap facing out.

2. Remove the Gigabit SFP Module’s rubber port cap.

3. Connect the fiber cable’s LC Con- nector to the Gigabit SFP Module’s port.

4. Now the fiber is connected to the Gigabit SFP Module and should be functioning. Connect the other end of the cable to an SFP Module to verify that the fiber connection is complete.

5. Press the fiber cable’s connector and pull to remove the fiber cable from the Gigabit SFP Module.

6. To remove the Gigabit SFP Module, begin by pulling the Module’s bail latch.

7. Now, remove the Gigabit SFP Module.

Installation and Removal Directions for the MGBT1

1. Insert the Gigabit SFP Mod- ule with the printed side up and the pull tab facing out.

2. Lock the Gigabit SFP Module in place.

3. Connect the Cat5 cable to the Gigabit SFP Module’s port. Connect the other end of the Cat5 cable to another switch that is equipped with a Link- sys MGBT1 or Gigabit Ethernet port.

4. Press the RJ-45 connector’s tab and pull to remove the Cat5 cable from the Gigabit SFP Module.

5. To remove the Gigabit SFP Module, begin by pulling the Module’s pull tab.

6. Now, remove the Gigabit SFP Module.

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Specifications of Linksys MFELX1 and Compatible MFELX1

Linksys Company Info from Wikipedia

Linksys is a company selling data networking hardware products mainly to home users and small businesses. Its products include wired and wireless routers, Ethernet switches, VoIP equipment, wireless internet video cameras, audio visual products and network storage systems.

The Linksys company was founded in 1988. It is currently owned by Belkin, who bought it from Cisco, its owners from March 2003 to March 2013. Its products were branded as Linksys by Cisco when it was part of Cisco. Today we discuss Linksys MFELX1 - The 100BASE-FX MiniGBIC SFP Transceiver.

MiniGBIC expansion module For fiber optic networking

The MFELX1 is an easy-to-install miniGBIC (SFP) transceiver module that provides a simple way to add 100BASE-LX functionality to your Linksys switch. The module operates at a wavelength of 1310 nanometer and supports single-mode fiber optic cabling. In a typical operating environment, it can achieve distances up to 10 km depending on the total attenuation in the fiber plant.

100BASE-LX is mainly used in metro area networks (MAN) or in large campus networks needing 100 Mbps connectivity between sites. The MFELX1 can be used with wide variety Linksys switches to create solutions that meet the needs for a broad range of customers.

The MFELX1 is a part of the Linksys family of miniGBIC transceiver modules. For other options, see the MFEFX1, MGBSX1, MGBLH1 and MGBTX1.

Specifications

• Model: MFELX1
• Standards: SFP MSA, ITU-T G.957 and G.958, FDA 21CFR 1040.10,11 and IEC 60825-1,2
• Connector Type: Duplex LC
• Wavelength Typical (Tx): 1310 nm
• Wavelength Range (Tx): 1261 nm (min) to 1360 nm (max)
• Wavelength Range (Rx): 1260 nm (min) to 1580 nm (max)

Performance

• Average Output Power -15 dBm (min), -8 dBm (max)
• Extinction Ratio (Tx) 8.2 dB (min)
• Receiver Sensitivity -34 dBm (min)
• Receiver Overload -5 dBm (max)

Linksys MFELX1 Compatible 100BASE-LX SFP Transceiver Module

About Fiberstore

Fiberstore is a fiber optics manufacture, and sells a broad portfolio of optical communication products, including passive optical network, or PON, subsystems, optical transceivers used in the enterprise, access, and metropolitan segments of the market, as well as other optical components, modules, and subsystems.

MFELX1 100BASE-LX SFP 1310nm 15km SMF LC transceiver are high performance, cost effective modules supporting dual data-rate of 1.25Gbps/1.0625Gbps and 550m transmission distance with MMF. This transceiver offers the same function with Linksys MFELX1 and it is fully compatible with Linksys SFP devices.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Fiberstore
• Product Type: SFP transceiver module
• Data Rate: 100Base
• Wavelength: 1310nm
• Transfer Distance: 15km
• Connector Type: LC Duplex
• Cable Type: Single-Mode Fiber (SMF)

Warranty

• 30-day money back guarantee
• All of our transceivers come with a lifetime advance replacement warranty

Labeling

• Fiberstore Labels as default
• Generic Labels
• Specific Labels as Request
• No Labels

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Fiberstore is an professional manufacturer & supplier of fiber optic transceivers. All of our Linksys MFELX1 transceivers are tested in-house prior to shipping to guarantee that they will arrive in perfect physical and working condition. We guarantee Linksys MFELX1 transceivers to work in your system and all of our Linksys MFELX1 transceivers come with a lifetime advance replacement warranty.

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