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Cisco MGE SFP Modules Cisco Small Business
Network Accessories
Easily connect switches with fiber-optic networking modules
Highlights
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Adds fiber-optic connectivity to Cisco 100 to 500 Series switches
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High-performance link for connecting networks within a building or small business area
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Easy removal with an integrated spring latch
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Hot swappable to maintain network availability
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Flexibility of media and interface choice on a port-by-port basis, so you can “pay as you populate”
Product overview
Cisco® MGE Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) or mini Gigabit Interface Converter (mini-GBIC) transceivers are
easy-to-install modules that provide a simple way to add fiber connectivity or an extra Gigabit Ethernet port to your
Cisco 100, 200, 300, and 500 Series switches. The transceivers are available for single-mode or multimode fiberoptic cabling and can support distances from 100 meters up to 40 kilometers.
The Cisco MGE transceivers provide fast, reliable connectivity between switches located on different floors, in
separate buildings, or on a small campus network needing connectivity between sites. These transceivers can
support Gigabit Ethernet applications. Figures 1 and 2 show the fiber-optic and copper transceivers. Table 1 lists
the transceiver modules.
Figure 1. Cisco optical Gigabit Ethernet SFP module
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1000BASE-LH SFP transceiver for single-mode fiber, 1310 nm wavelength, supports up to 40 km
1000BASE-LX SFP transceiver for single-mode fiber, 1310 nm wavelength, supports up to 10 km
1000BASE-SX SFP transceiver for multimode fiber, 850 nm wavelength, supports up to 500 m
1000BASE-T SFP transceiver for Category 5 copper wire, supports up to 100 m
Figure 2. Cisco 1000BASE-T copper SFP
Table 1. MGE SFP transceiver modules
Features
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Built-in spring latch for easy module removal
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Hot swappable
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Low-insertion-loss duplex LC receptacle
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Low electromagnetic interference (FCC Part 15, Class B) for clear communications
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Meets FDA and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) eye safety standards
Cisco limited warranty
The Cisco Small Business transceivers come with a 5-year limited hardware warranty with return-to-factory
replacement. In addition, Cisco offers software updates for bug fixes at no charge for the life of the warranty and 1
year of telephone technical assistance from the Small Business Support Center. For more information, visit
https://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/warranty/5year_SmallBusiness.html.
The Cisco MGE SFP transceivers are supported across a variety of Cisco Small Business switches.
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110 Series Unmanaged Switches
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220 Series Smart Switches
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250 Series Smart Switches
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350 Series Managed Switches
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350X Series Stackable Managed Switches
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550X Series Stackable Managed Switches