Astaro Security Gateway 625
Operating Instructions
9. SFP GBIC port
The Astaro Security Gateway 625 is equipped with SFP GBIC ports. The
abbreviation SFP GBIC stands for small form-factor plugable gigabit
interface converter, a flexible interface which changes electronic signals into
optical signals. The converters used with the appliance are often also called
Mini-GBIC or New GBIC.
To use SFP GBIC ports, you will need the appropriate SFP GBIC modules.
These modules are not delivered with the appliance. There are different
module types. The required type result from the existing network. The
following SFP GBIC module types may be used:
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N 1000 Base-T
IEEE 802.3 - 1 Gbit/s via Ethernet cable. An Ethernet cable
category 5 covers a maximum distance about 100 meters.
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1000 Base-SX
IEEE 802.3 - 1 Gbit/s via fiberglass. Multi-mode fiberglass cables (MMF)
can cover a distance of 200 m to 550 m.
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1000 Base-LX
IEEE 802.3 - 1 Gbit/s via fiberglass. Here, exclusively singlemode fiberglass
is used. This transmission option can cover distances of approximately
10km.
Caution:
The SFP GBIC ports use lasers to transmit signals over fiber optic
cable. The lasers are compliant with the requirements of a Class 1
Laser equipment and are inherently eye-safe in normal operation. However,
you should never look directly at a transmit port when it is powered on.
