GLC-SX-MMD.=
The GLC-SX-MMD is a high-performance network interface card (NIC) designed for storage area networks (SANs) and other high-speed data transfer applications. It supports multiple protocols including Fibre Channel, FICON, and SRP/FCIP over Fibre Channel, making it a versatile solution for a variety of environments. The card delivers exceptional throughput and low latency, enabling fast and reliable data transfer between servers and storage devices over long distances. Its advanced features, such as dual-port operation, failover support, and hardware checksum offload, further enhance its reliability and efficiency in mission-critical applications. Overall, the GLC-SX-MMD is a reliable and high-performance NIC that offers excellent value for SAN and other high-speed data transfer applications.
GLC-SX-MMD Overview
The GLC-SX-MMD 1000BASE-SX SFP is made for Multimode Fiber only.
The 1000BASE-SX SFP, compatible with the IEEE 802.3z 1000BASE-SX standard, operates on legacy 50 μm multimode fiber links up to 550 m and on 62.5 μm Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI)-grade multimode fibers up to 220 m. It can support up to 1km over laser-optimized 50 μm multimode fiber cable. 850-nm wavelength, extended operating temperature range and DOM support, dual LC/PC connector.
The table provides cabling specifications for the SFPs that you install in the Gigabit Ethernet port.
Note that all SFP ports have LC-type connectors, and the minimum cable distance for all SFPs listed (multimode and single-mode fiber) is 6.5 feet (2 m).
SFP Port Cabling Specifications
Product | Wavelength (nm) | Fiber Type | Core Size (μm) | Modal Bandwidth (MHz* Km)*** | Operating Distance (m) |
1000BASE-SX (GLC-SX-MMD) | 850 | MMF | 62.5 | 160 (FDDI-grade) | 220 (722 ft) |
62.5 | 200 (OM1) | 275 (902 ft) | |||
50 | 400 (400/400) | 500 (1,640 ft) | |||
50 | 500 (OM2) | 550 (1,804 ft) | |||
50 | 2000 (OM3) | 1000 (3281 ft) | |||
1000BASE-LX/LH (GLC-LH-SMD) | 1310 | MMF* | 62.5 | 500 | 550 (1,804 ft) |
50 | 400 | 550 (1,804 ft) | |||
50 | 500 | 550 (1,804 ft) | |||
SMF | -** | - | 10,000 (32,821 ft) | ||
1000BASE-EX | 1310 | SMF | -** | - | 40,000 (131,234 ft) |
1000BASE-ZX (GLC-ZX-SM ) (GLC-ZX-SMD ) | 1550 | SMF | - | - | Approximately 70 km depending on link loss |
1000BASE-BX-U | 1310 | SMF | -** | - | 10,000 (32,821 ft) |
1000BASE-BX-D | 1490 | SMF | -** | - | 10,000 (32,821 ft) |
SFP Port Cabling Specifications | |||||
Product | Wavelength (nm) | Fiber Type | Core Size (μm) | Modal Bandwidth (MHz* Km)*** | Operating Distance (m) |
1000BASE-SX | 850 | MMF | 62.5 | 160 (FDDI-grade) | 220 (722 ft) |
62.5 | 200 (OM1) | 275 (902 ft) | |||
50 | 400 (400/400) | 500 (1,640 ft) | |||
50 | 500 (OM2) | 550 (1,804 ft) | |||
50 | 2000 (OM3) | 1000 (3281 ft) | |||
1000BASE-LX/LH | 1310 | MMF* | 62.5 | 500 | 550 (1,804 ft) |
50 | 400 | 550 (1,804 ft) | |||
50 | 500 | 550 (1,804 ft) | |||
SMF | -** | - | 10,000 (32,821 ft) | ||
1000BASE-EX | 1310 | SMF | -** | - | 40,000 (131,234 ft) |
1000BASE-ZX (GLC-ZX-SMD) | 1550 | SMF | - | - | Approximately 70 km depending on link loss |
1000BASE-BX-U | 1310 | SMF | -** | - | 10,000 (32,821 ft) |
1000BASE-BX-D | 1490 | SMF | -** | - | 10,000 (32,821 ft) |