Planet MGB-SX 1250 Mbit/s 850 nm 550 m SFP LC Transceiver

Network downtime can cripple your production line, especially when you need fast, reliable fibre links. The Planet MGB-SX 1250 Mbit/s 850 nm 550 m SFP LC Transceiver is a hot-plug, plug-and-play module that lets you extend Ethernet connections over multimode fibre without shutting down equipment, giving you a stable 1 Gbps link up to 550 m.

Why Choose a Planet SFP Transceiver

With this transceiver you experience seamless integration into any SFP-compatible switch. The metal housing feels solid, and the LC connector clicks securely, so you can trust the link to stay up even in harsh industrial environments. Installation is quick, and once in place the connection remains stable, letting you focus on running your network rather than troubleshooting.

Benefits of Planet SFP Transceiver

• Easy installation: Hot-plug design means you can add it without powering down your system.
• Minimal downtime: Plug-and-play operation avoids network interruptions.
• Cost-effective: Extends existing fibre runs instead of replacing cabling.
• Reliable performance: Maintains full-duplex 1250 Mbit/s speed over 550 m.
• Robust build: Works in temperatures from -40 °C to 75 °C, reducing replacement risk.

Key Features of a 1250 Mbit/s SFP Transceiver

• Fiber ports quantity: 1. One port for a dedicated fibre link.
• Duplex system: Full. Supports simultaneous send and receive traffic.
• Cabling technology: 1000Base-SX. Optimised for short-reach multimode fibre.
• Wavelength: 850 nm. Matches standard multimode fibre lasers.
• Maximum transfer distance: 550 m. Covers large plant floors without extra repeaters.
• Fiber optic connector: LC. Easy to mate with common patch panels.
• Multi-mode fiber supported: Yes. Works with standard MMF cables.
• Single-mode fiber supported: No. Designed specifically for multimode use.
• Interface type: SFP. Fits any SFP-compliant slot.
• Input voltage: 3.3 V. Low power draw for industrial power supplies.

Usages of a 1250 Mbit/s SFP Transceiver

This transceiver is ideal for factories, warehouses, and outdoor sites where you need a fast, reliable Ethernet link over existing multimode fibre. It suits network engineers upgrading plant networks, IT teams extending campus links, and system integrators building resilient industrial IoT connections.

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