SFP Patch Hub SPH-16

Product Summary

The SPH-16 is a managed SFP patch hub that connects 16 Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps) and Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps) copper sockets (RJ-45) to any standard SFP device. Compatible with any Ethernet switch featuring RJ-45 connectors, the SPH-16 SFP patch hub houses RAD’s special “System on an SFP” devices, including the MiRICi-E1/T1 and MiRICi-E3/T3 miniature Ethernet to E1/T1 or E3/T3 remote bridges, as well as the MiTOP-E1/T1 SFP-format TDM pseudowire gateway.

Benefits

• Reduces CapEx by eliminating the need for expensive dedicated SFP devices

• Minimizes store and forward delays with fully transparent Layer 1 conversion at wire speed

• Supports RAD’s “System on an SFP” portfolio

• Enables low-touch operations with auto-discovery of Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps) or Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps)

• Provides carrier-grade system protection with fully redundant power supplies

Quick Specs
Converts 16 Fast Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet copper ports to SFP sockets 100/1000 Mbps full duplex with auto-negotiation; MDI/MDX crossover on the user Ethernet copper ports Compatible with any standard SFP device Maximum frame size up to 10,000 bytes Real-time major and minor fault alarms; WAN to LAN fault propagation for service protection	Supports SNMP management to interface with I2C parameters of standard SFP devices Manageable via an ASCII terminal, Web browser, Telnet, SNMP SSL and SSH security protocols; RADIUS authentication Hot-swappable AC and DC power supplies
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Further Product Information

The SPH-16 is a simple, yet powerful SFP patch hub, supporting hot-swappable SFP devices working at 100 Mbps and 1000 Mbps, as well as Ethernet copper ports working at 100 Mbps and 1000 Mbps. Connecting to any RJ-45 compatible switch, it can also be used as an Ethernet copper-to-fiber converter with various fiber optic media, extending the reach of Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet networks.

The SFP-16 patch hub provides users a high degree of flexibility by enabling them to use any third-party SFP device instead of expensive dedicated SFPs. The unit is available in a compact 19-inch 1U enclosure.

Management and Security Capabilities

The SPH-16 can be managed via an ASCII terminal, a PC running a Web browser, a Telnet host, or an SNMP-based network management station. Supported security features include SNMPv3, secure socket layer (SSL) for Web based management, secure shell communications (SSH) and RADIUS authentication. It provides SNMP management for I2C parameters of standard SFP devices and enables software downloads to the SFPs. In addition to enabling flow control via a Back Pressure mechanism, the SFP patch hub supports major and minor alarm reports, and features LED status indicators to facilitate system diagnostics.

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