Tag Archives: 1000BASE-LX/LH

Do you really know 1000BASE-LH or 1000BASE-LX SFP?

1000BASE-LH or 1000BASE-LX SFP, one of the commonly used fiber optic transceivers, is now widely used in optical transmission systems. With the development of 40/100G Ethernet, even 400G Ethernet, this kind of transceiver module is nothing new to the module … Continue reading

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Why Mode Conditioning Patch Cable Necessary for 1000Base-LX/LH Application?

For the users who have the experience of using 1000Base-LX/LH SFP, they may be familiar with the mode conditioning patch cable (MCP cable). What’s mode conditioning patch cable? Why it is required for 1000Base-LX/LH applications? This post will give you … Continue reading

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What’s Your Opinion Of Using 3rd Party SFP Modules On Cisco Catalyst Switch?

In general, the cost of an original brand SFP module is more expensive than a 3rd party one. Take Cisco 1000BASE-LX/LH SFP (GLC-LH-SMD) for example, the list price of Cisco is about $ 500.00, but you can easily find a … Continue reading

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