linking two switches together.

kcornally · ‎06-25-2007

hi Guys ,

quick question in relation to joining two switches together,

can I link a 2950 switch with a 1000 BASE-SX with a 3560G with 4 SPF ports with fibre and what pitfalls should i look out for .

Thanks in advance

Kevin

royalblues · ‎06-25-2007

yes you can do that.

you would require 1000 BASE-SX module which requires SC connectors on the 2950.

While on the other hand the 3560G would require SFP i.e GLC-SX-MM= module and the LC connector

I do not see of any pitfalls in this scenario and we have used it successfully in our networks.

HTH, rate if it does

Narayan

kcornally · ‎06-25-2007

when you say LC and SC what do you mean ,

I have the 1000 base-Sx in the 2950 , I ll check the 3560G.

Thanks

royalblues · ‎06-25-2007

These are the connectors you need to use with the modules.

Have a lok at this link for the cable types

http://www.controlcable.com/multimode_fiber_optic_cables.html

HTH, rate if it does

Narayan

mohammedmahmoud · ‎06-25-2007

Hi,

As a reference for the fiber connectors use the attached diagram.

HTH,

Mohammed Mahmoud.

farkascsgy · ‎06-25-2007

Hello,

So you would like to connect GBIC to SFP, you need Multimode Duplex Fiber Optical cable with SC-LC connectors. If SFP to SFP you need the same cably type with LC-LC connectors.

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/routers/ps341/prod_module_installation_guide09186a00801cc731.html

http://cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/modules/ps5455/products_data_sheet09186a008014cb5e.html

bye

FCS

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