Cisco MGBLH1 Overview

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.

This easy-to-install Mini-GBIC (or SFP) module provides a simple way to add Gigabit functionality to your Linksys switch. Gigabit fiber is often used to connect two switches together. The technology used depends on the distance between the two switches. The LH module uses 1310 nanometer wavelength light in multimode or singlemode fiber optic cables, and can achieve distances up to 500 meters or 40 kilometers, depending on the fiber used.

Gigabit networking is the upper echelon of performance, especially compared to 10 and 100 Mbps connections. Formerly Linksys Business Series, now CiscoSmall 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 Ciscoswitch.

The Cisco MFELX1 100BASE-LX Mini-GBIC SFP Transceiverfrom Linksysis an add-on transceiver for select Linksys switches. Installing in a standard Mini-GBIC expansion slot, the transceiver supports Gigabit data transfer over fiber optic cabling. Capable of transferring data at speeds of up to 1000Mbps over distances of up to 1640 feet (500 m), the transceiver is the perfect way to add high-speed Gigabit transfer to your network.

• Installs in a standard Mini-GBIC slot

• Capable of Gigabit data transfer

• Supports cable runs of up to 1640' (500 m) in length

Main Features:

• Faster networking in a miniGBIC format

• An easy installation

• A maximum fiber optic cable distance of 500 meters

• Device Type : Sfp (mini-gbic) Transceiver Module

• Enclosure Type : Plug-in Module

Networking :

• Connectivity Technology : Wired

• Cabling Type : 1000base-lh

• Data Link Protocol : Gigabit Ethernet

• Data Transfer Rate : 1 Gbps

• Optical Wave Length : 1310 Nm

• Max Transfer Distance : 24.9 Miles

• Expansion / Connectivity :

• Interfaces : 1 X Network - Ethernet 1000base-lh - Lc X 2

• Compatible Slots : 1 X Sfp (mini-gbic)

Cisco MGBLH1 Datasheet PDF

Cisco MGBLH1 Specs

Cisco MGBLH1 Compatibility matrix

This easy-to-install Mini-GBIC (or SFP) module provides a simple way to add Gigabit functionality to your Linksys switch. Gigabit fiber is often used to connect two switches together. The technology used depends on the distance between the two switches. The LH module uses 1310 nanometer wavelength light in multimode or singlemode fiber optic cables, and can achieve distances up to 500 meters or 40 kilometers, depending on the fiber used.

Introduction

This article is one in a series to assist in the setup, troubleshooting, and maintenance of Cisco Small Business products (formerly Linksys Business Series).

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Q. What are the different MiniGBIC connection types and their features?

A. MiniGBIC modules, more commonly known as SFP (Small form Factor Pluggable) modules, are hot pluggablemedia converters.

Model	Media Type	Max Range (3)	Wavelength (nm)	Connector
MFEBX1 (1)	SMF (2)	20 km	Tx 1310 / Rx 1550	LC
MFEFX1	MMF	2 km	850	LC
MFELX1	SMF	10 km	1310	LC
MGBBX1 (1)	SMF (2)	20 km	Tx 1310 / Rx 1490	LC
MGBLX1 (1)	SMF	10 km	1310	LC
MGBLH1	SMF	40 km	1310	LC
MGBSX1	MMF	500 m	850 /	LC
MGBT1	Cat 5e UTP	100 m	n/a	RJ45

⁽¹⁾Available Q2 2009.

⁽²⁾Support simplex fiber only (single strand).

⁽³⁾Distances will vary based on fiber plant and operating environment.

About this item

• ADDS FIBER: Optic connectivity to Cisco 100 to 500 Series switches.

• CONNECTIVITY: 1000BASE-LH SFP transceiver for single-mode fiber, 1310 nm wavelength, supports up to 40 km.

• DURABLE AND LOW POWER CONSUMPTION: Less power usage and heat-conducting increases the life of the product.

• EASY TO USE: Easy installation, plug and play, fully hot-swapple.