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C H A P T E R 2Overview
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Connection distances
The 1000SX Module allows an Express 500 Series Switch to connect
to another switch or a 1000BASE-SX device, which can be up to 525
meters away using 50/125-micron fiber-optic cabling, or up to 260
meters away using 62.5/125-micron fiber-optic cabling.
LED Indicators
Understanding the LEDs The module has two LED indicators: green and orange. These indi-
cate the following:
Module Specifications
Ports and connections The 1000SX Module has the following specifications:
Green Orange Indicates
Off Off Port enabled, no link.
Blinking Off Link and data traffic.
Solid Off Link.
Off Solid Port disabled by management.
Solid Solid Port disabled by a fault.
Number of Ports 1
Media speed 2000 Mbps, full duplex
Connector Type Duplex SC
Fiber Type 50/125-micron multi-mode fiber
62.5/125-micron multi-mode fiber
Link Length 50 micron: up to 1722 ft (525 m)
62.5 micron: up to 853 ft (260 m)