Cisco Small Business Modules

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 fiber-optic 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.

Features and Benefits

Adds fiber-optic connectivity to Cisco 100 to 500 Series switches
High-performance link for connecting networks within a building or small business area
Easy removal with an integrated spring latch
Hot swappable to maintain network availability
Flexibility of media and interface choice on a port-by-port basis, so you can “pay as you populate”

1000BASE-SX SFP transceiver for multimode fiber, 850 nm wavelength, supports up to 500 m

Features

Built-in spring latch for easy module removal
Hot swappable
Low-insertion-loss duplex LC receptacle
Low electromagnetic interference (FCC Part 15, Class B) for clear communications
Meets FDA and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) eye safety standards

Gigabit networking is the upper echelon of performance, especially compared to 10 and 100 Mbps connections. Formerly Linksys Business Series, now Cisco Small Business Network Accessories, the MGBLH1 Gigabit LH Mini-GBIC SFP Transceiver offers the ability to tap into faster networking speeds using fiber optic cabling. Installing the module is as easy as sliding it into an accompanying port on a compatible Cisco switch.