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MalcTRMG
Aspirant
Nov 13, 2015

How to use the Fibre links on GS748T switches

Hi,   I have two GS748T switches at opposite ends of the bulding. Currently they are linked via a fibre cable and two Fast Ethernet Bridge coverters (one at each end). These converters are only 100...
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MalcTRMG
Aspirant
Nov 19, 2015

Thanks John,

 

Are there any advatages to using SFP adapters instead ethernet bridge converters?

 

MalcTRMG

 

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JohnRo
NETGEAR Employee Retired
Nov 19, 2015

Hi MaIcTRMG, 

 

I would say the biggest advantage of using SFP modules is they don't require external power, they get power from the switch they're plugged into. Another thing is their size, 5-10x smaller compared to media converters. But SFP modules are fixed for their purpose, for example if its Multimode you can only use it on Multimode not like some Media Converters which can support both. There are some things to consider, so it will depend on your network requirements. 

 

I hope that answers your question. 

 

Thanks, 

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