What Is SFP Port of Gigabit Switch

SFP Port of Gigabit Switch Small form-factor pluggable, or SFP, ports can be found in a range of network and storage devices, such as switches, servers, and routers. Gigabit switches usually come with more than one SFP port. So what is SFP port on a Gigabit switch? What are the differences between [...]

What Is Media Converter and How to Choose It

Media Converter and choose it Media converter, also known as fiber media converter, is a device widely used in MAN (metropolitan area network) access and data transport services to enterprise customers for realizing copper-to-fiber or fiber-to-fiber connections. It is a flexible and cost-effective solution for extending transmission distances utilizing the [...]

PoE PSE Introduction and FAQs

PoE PSE Introduction The initially published IEEE802.3af standard has divided Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology into two main power device types: power sourcing equipment (PSE) that provides power on the Ethernet cable and powered device (PD) that accepts the power. To get a better understanding of the PoE network system, [...]

Fiber Media Converter Tutorial

Fiber Media Converter Fiber media converter is a cost-effective solution to overcome the bandwidth and distance limitations of traditional network cable. It dramatically increases the bandwidth and transmission distance of the local area network (LAN) by allowing the use of fiber and integrating new equipment into existing cabling infrastructure. To better understand [...]