The AddOn MGB-LX-AO is a 1000Base-LX SFP (mini-GBIC) fiber-optic transceiver for network teams connecting compatible Gigabit Ethernet equipment over optical fiber.
Recommended For
- Network administrators linking compatible switches or media converters over single-mode fiber, such as between wiring closets or nearby buildings, where a 1GbE 1000BASE-LX link is needed.
- IT teams replacing a Planet MGB-LX optic who need an AddOn module coded for that compatible product family; confirm the target switch’s supported optics before ordering.
- Technicians upgrading a compatible SFP-equipped switch or media converter who need a hot-swappable fiber module for a 1GbE link.
Real-World Use Scenarios
- Link two compatible SFP-equipped switches across installed single-mode fiber—for example, between network closets—so devices on both sides can communicate over a Gigabit Ethernet uplink. The optic and fiber must match at both ends.
- Connect a compatible SFP media converter to a switch or router when an Ethernet link needs to continue over an existing single-mode fiber run. The converter provides the fiber-to-Ethernet handoff; the connection still depends on matching link speeds and optics.
- Extend a small-business or campus network between buildings using fiber already in place. A 1000BASE-LX link can carry network traffic over a longer fiber path than a typical copper Ethernet run, provided the fiber type, optics, and link budget are suitable.
- Replace a failed or missing 1000BASE-LX optic in a compatible switch while keeping the existing fiber cabling. This can restore a fiber uplink without changing the cable route, but the replacement must be supported by the host device.
- Add a fiber uplink to a compatible switch or media converter when expanding a network into another room or equipment area. It can reuse a fiber path instead of requiring a new copper run, as long as the endpoint ports and the far-end optic are compatible.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
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| Best For | Gigabit Ethernet links over optical fiber using a 1000Base-LX LC connection |
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| Network Interface | SFP (mini-GBIC) transceiver for 1000Base-LX Gigabit Ethernet, with one LC network connection over optical fiber |
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| Installation | Hot-swappable |
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| Weight | 0.4 lb |
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| Model Identifiers | AddOn MGB-LX-AO; compatible brand: AddOn |
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