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GS716T - Fiber Module
Two new small offices (<10 devices each). Fiber between the two switches (< 500').
Purchased the GS716T.
The fiber is being terminated with ST connectors.
What fiber modules are suggested for the above? (Normally I would use a external fiber to ethernet converter. This project has not been normal...)
Thanks, always a great forum,
Darryl
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Hi,
Absolutley industry standard using SFP modules for fiber links 8-)
The hard work first: You have to figure out what kind of fiber is in place.Markings and colouring does help.
Fiber Type Color CodeNon-military Applications Military Applications Suggested Print Nomenclature OM1 62.5/125µm Multimode Orange Slate 62.5/125 OM2 50/125µm Multimode Orange Orange 50/125 OM3 50/125 µm (850 nm Laser-Optimized) Multimode Aqua Undefined 850 LO 50/125 OM4 50/125µm (850 nm Laser-Optimized) Multimode Aqua/Violet Undefined 850 LO 50/125 100/140µm Multimode Orange Green 100/140 OS1/OS2 Single Mode Yellow Yellow SM/NZDS, SM Polarization Maintaining Single Mode Blue Undefined Undefined Based on this, you can select single mode or multimode SFP module (Netgear's reference listing -> https://www.netgear.com/business/wired/switches/accessories ) - for SFP look for 1000BASE-SX AGM731F or 1000BASE-LX AGM732F and order the matching patch cables. An LC/PC connector is required on the SFP module end.
Needless to say, beyond of the right fiber technology, the same frequency (colour) is required on both ends.
Netgear does not enforce exact vendor IDs (very different on the more expensive networking hardware makers!) and does commonly work with third party OEM modules.
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