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1000Base-X SFP Port
The small form-factor pluggable (SFP) is a compact optical transceiver used in optical
data communications applications. It interfaces a network device mother board (for a
switch, router or similar device) to a fiber optic or unshielded twisted pair networking
cable. It is a popular industry format supported by several fiber-optic component
vendors.
SFP transceivers are available with a variety of different transmitter and receiver
types, allowing users to select the appropriate transceiver for each link to provide the
required optical reach over the available optical fiber type. SFP transceivers are also
available with a “copper” cable interface, providing a host device designed primarily
for optical fiber communications to also communicate over unshielded twisted pair
networking cable.
SFP slot for 3.3V mini GBIC module supports hot swappable SFP fiber transceiver.
Before connecting other switches, workstation or Media Converter, make sure both
sides of the SFP transfer are with the same media type, for example: 1000Base-SX
to 1000Base-SX, 1000Bas-LX to 1000Base-LX. And check the fiber-optic cable type
match the SFP transfer model. To connect to 1000Base-SX transceiver, use the
multi-mode fiber cable that one side is male duplex LC connector type. To connect to
1000Base-LX transfer, use the single-mode fiber cable that one side is male duplex
LC connector type.
10/100Base-T RJ-45 Auto-MDI/MDIX Port
24 x 10/100Base-T RJ-45 Auto-MDI/MDIX ports are located at the front panel of the
Managed Switch. These RJ-45 ports enable users to connect their traditional copper-
based Ethernet/Fast Ethernet devices to the network. All these ports support auto-
negotiation and MDI/MDIX auto-crossover, i.e. either crossover or straight-through
CAT-5 UTP or STP cable may be used.
10/100/1000Base-T RJ-45 Auto-MDI/MDIX Port
10/100/1000Base-T RJ-45 Auto-MDI/MDIX ports are located at the front or back of
the Managed Switch depending on the model that you purchased. These RJ-45 ports
allow users to connect their traditional copper-based Ethernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit
Ethernet devices to the network. All these ports support auto-negotiation and
MDI/MDIX auto-crossover, i.e. either crossover or straight through CAT-5E UTP or
STP cable may be used.
RS-232 DB-9 Port
The RS-232 DB-9 port is located at the rear panel of the Managed Switch. This DB-9
port is used for local, out-of-band management. Since this DB-9 port of the Managed
Switch is DTE, a null modem is also required to connect the Managed Switch and the
PC. By connecting this DB-9 port, it allows you to configure and check the status of
Managed Switch even when the network is down or disconnected.
