Cisco MFE and MGE Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) or mini Gigabit Interface Converter (mini-GBIC) transceivers (Table 1) are easy-to-install modules that provide a simple way to add fiber connectivity or to add an extra Gigabit Ethernet port to your Cisco Small Business or Cisco Small Business Pro Series switches. The transceivers are available for single-mode or multimode fiber-optic cabling and can support distances from 100 meters up to 40 kilometers.
The Cisco MFE and MGE transceivers provide fast and reliable connectivity between switches that are located on different floors, in separate buildings, or on a small campus network needing connectivity between sites. These transceivers can support both Fast and Gigabit Ethernet applications.
Table 1. MFE and MGE SFP Transceiver Modules
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Description
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MFE Transceivers
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MFEBX1
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100BASE-BX-20U SFP transceiver for single-mode fiber, 1310 nm wavelength, support up to 20 km
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MFEFX1
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100BASE-FX SFP transceiver, for multimode fiber, 1310 nm wavelength, support up to 2 km
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MFELX1
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100BASE-LX SFP transceiver, for single-mode fiber, 1310 nm wavelength, support up to 10 km
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MGE Transceivers
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MGBBX1
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1000BASE-BX-20U SFP transceiver, for single-mode fiber, 1310 nm wavelength, support up to 20 km
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MGBLH1
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1000BASE-LH SFP transceiver, for single-mode fiber, 1310 nm wavelength, support up to 40 km
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MGBLX1
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1000BASE-LX SFP transceiver, for single-mode fiber, 1310 nm wavelength, support up to 10 km
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MGBSX1
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1000BASE-SX SFP transceiver, for multimode fiber, 850 nm wavelength, support up to 550 m
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MGBT1
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1000BASE-T SFP transceiver for category 5 copper wire, support up to 100 m
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Features
Built-in spring latch for easy module removal
Hot swappable
Low insertion-loss duplex LC receptacle
Low electromagnetic interference (FCC Part 15, Class B) for clear communications
Meets FDA and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) eye safety standards
Cisco Limited Warranty
The Cisco Small Business transceivers come with a 5-year limited hardware warranty with return to factory replacement. In addition, Cisco offers software updates for bug fixes at no charge for the life of the warranty and one year of telephone technical assistance from the Small Business Support Center. For more information visit, https://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/warranty/5year_SmallBusiness.html.
Specifications
Table 2 contains the specifications, package contents, and minimum requirements for the Cisco MFE and MGE SFP Transceivers.
Table 2. Specifications for the Cisco MFE and MGE SFP Transceivers
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Specifications
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Media
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MFEBX1: Single-mode fiber (SMF)
MFELX1: Single-mode fiber (SMF)
MFEFX1: Multimode fiber (MMF)
MGBBX1: Single-mode fiber (SMF)
MGBLH1: Single-mode fiber (SMF)
MGBLX1: Single-mode fiber (SMF)
MGBSX1: Multimode fiber (MMF)
MGBT1: Category 5e UTP
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Application
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MFEBX1: 100BASE-BX-20U
MFELX1: 100BASE-LX
MFEFX1: 100BASE-FX
MGBBX1: 1000BASE-BX-20U
MGBLH1: 1000BASE-LH
MGBLX1: 1000BASE-LX
MGBSX1: 1000BASE-SX
MGBT1: 1000BASE-T
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Connector type
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MFEBX1: Single LC
MFELX1: Duplex LC
MFEFX1: Duplex LC
MGBBX1: Single LC
MGBLH1: Duplex LC
MGBLX1: Duplex LC
MGBSX1: Duplex LC
MGBT1: RJ-45
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Wavelength typical (Tx)
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MFEBX1: 1310 nm
MFELX1: 1310 nm
MFEFX1: 1310 nm
MGBBX1: 1310 nm
MGBLH1: 1310 nm
MGBLX1: 1310 nm
MGBSX1: 850 nm
MGBT1: N/A
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Wavelength range (Rx)
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MFEBX1: 1550 nm
MFELX1: 1310 nm
MFEFX1: 1310 nm
MGBBX1: 1490 nm
MGBLH1: 1310 nm
MGBLX1: 1310 nm
MGBSX1: 850 nm
MGBT1: N/A
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Performance
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Maximum distance
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MFEBX1: up to 20 km
MFELX1: up to 10 km
MFEFX1: up to 2 km
MGBBX1: up to 20 km
MGBLH1: up to 40 km
MGBLX1: up to 10 km
MGBSX1: up to 550 m
MGBT1: up to 100 m
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Average output power
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MFEBX1: -20 dBm to -14 dBm
MFELX1: -20 dBm to -14 dBm
MFEFX1: -15 dBm to -8dBm
MGBBX1: -8 dBm to -3 dBm
MGBLH1: -4 dBm to 0 dBm
MGBLX1: -9.5 dBm to -3 dBm
MGBSX1: -9.5 dBm to -4 dBm
MGBT1: N/A
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Receiver sensitivity
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MFEBX1: -32 dBm (max)
MFELX1: -30 dBm (max)
MFEFX1: -34 dBm (max)
MGBBX1: -23 dBm (typ)
MGBLH1: -25 dBm (typ)
MGBLX1: -20 dBm (typ)
MGBSX1: -20 dBm (typ)
MGBT1: N/A
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Receiver overload
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MFEBX1:-8 dBm (min)
MFELX1:-10 dBm (min)
MFEFX1: -5 dBm (min)
MGBBX1: -3 dBm
MGBLH1: -3 dBm
MGBLX1: -3 dBm
MGBSX1: -0 dBm
MGBT1: N/A
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Environmental
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Dimensions
W x H x D
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MFEBX1: 13 x 9 x 56 mm (0.53 x 0.33 x 2.19 in.)
MFELX1: 13 x 9 x 56 mm (0.53 x 0.33 x 2.19 in.)
MFEFX1: 13 x 9 x 56 mm (0.53 x 0.33 x 2.19 in.)
MGBBX1: 13.4 x 8.5 x 55.7 mm (0.53 x 0.33 x 2.19 in.)
MGBLH1: 13.4 x 8.5 x 56.5 mm (0.53 x 0.33 x 2.22 in.)
MGBLX1: 13.4 x 8.5 x 55.7 mm (0.53 x 0.33 x 2.19 in.)
MGBSX1: 13.4 x 8.5 x 56.5 mm (0.53 x 0.33 x 2.22 in.)
MGBT1: 13.4 x 8.5 x 66 mm (0.53 x 0.33 x 2.60 in.)
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Unit weight
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0.018 kg (0.63 oz. )
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Power
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1W (max)
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Operating temperature
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32 to 158F (0 to 70C)
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Storage temperature
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-40 to 185F (-40 to 85C)
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Operating humidity
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10% to 85% noncondensing
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Storage humidity
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5% to 90% noncondensing
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Standards
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Compliance
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FCC Part 15 Class B
EN55022 Class B (CISPR 22B)
VCCI Class B
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Safety
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FDA 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11
EN60950, EN (IEC) 60825-1,2
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Package Contents
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Cisco SFP transceiver
Quick installation guide
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Minimum Requirements
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Switch with SFP port. Consult the module's Quick Start Guide for interoperability guidelines.
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Ordering Information
Table 3 provides ordering information for the Cisco MFE and MGE Transceivers
Table 3. Ordering
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MFE and MGE Transceivers
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Product Number
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Description
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MFEBX1
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100BASE-BX-20U SFP transceiver
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MFEFX1
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100BASE-FX SFP transceiver
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MFELX1
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100BASE-LX SFP transceiver
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MGBBX1
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1000BASE-BX-20U SFP transceiver
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MGBLH1
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1000BASE-LH SFP transceiver
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MGBLX1
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1000BASE-LX SFP transceiver
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MGBSX1
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1000BASE-SX SFP transceiver
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MGBT1
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1000BASE-T SFP transceiver
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Networking
