Optical Network Configurations

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My current setup is based on StarTech single mode:

 

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The way I fixed "the last meter" - in my case 20 cm Ethernet (from FMC to DAC) with 7 X Würth Elektronik Split ferrite for Ø 7.5 mm, black, 246 Ohm @ 100 MHz.

 

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Hi

 

I would like to test FTLF1318P3BTL with my Cisco Meraki Go 8 Port Switch (GS110-8-HW-EU).

 

But the big Q: Will it work?

 

Thanks

 

Torben

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Hi

 

I am looking for  a single mode Fiber Optic Patch Cable. It has to have:

• Grade B connectors
• Bend Insensitive

Thanks

 

Torben

 

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10 minutes ago, Bertel said:

Can you please share a link / URL to this discussion?

 

Here you go:

 

https://community.roonlabs.com/t/sq-question-single-mode-vs-multimode-fibre-for-lumin-lan-optical-products-x1-p1-and-u2/238922/34

 

Torben

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Here the numbers for 3 Meter:

 

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2 X Finisar FTLF1318P3BTL arrived today - Until now it works fine with my Cisco Meraki Go 8 Port Switch (GS110-8-HW-EU).

 

 

Torben

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Have also have the Cisco - SFP-10G-AOC2M - Direct-Attach Active Optical Cable

 

https://www.tonitrus.com/de/netzwerk/cisco/zubehoer/aktive-optische-kabel-aoc/10254435-003-cisco-sfp-10g-aoc2m-direct-attach-active-optical-cable-network-cable-sfp-to-sfp-2-m/

 

Torbern

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Make sure the label looks like this:

 

Torben

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It seems that Cisco are using man different companies to produce the SFP-10G-AOC:

 

 

Torben

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Due to it's specifications a bit more expensive compared to other fiber patch cords:

 

• 1.8 meter - Commscope TeraSPEED OS2 full spectrum, zero water peak single mode (ZWP-SM) LC/UPC to LC/UPC fiber patch cord, 1.6 mm duplex, 9/125µm, ITU-T G.652.D and G.657.A1 compliant (FFWLCLC42-JXF006)

 

 

Torben

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There is a lot of discussions about what SFP to use but almost no information what FMC is used.

 

Currently I am using LevelOne GVT-2000 (FMC) - see below.

 

 Would be interesting to hear what other users are using. So, what FMC are you using?

 

Torben

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On 3/11/2024 at 11:32 PM, R1200CL said:

There’s a new firmware update for the Mikrotik CSS610-8G-2S+IN switch that many of us have. 

 

I need a new switch. Does Finisar FTLF1318P3BTL work with Mikrotik CSS610-8G-2S+IN?

 

THX

 

Torben

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These are the new switches I am currently looking at:

• HPE - Aruba Instant On 1930 8G Switch (JL680A#ABB)
• QNAP - QSW-2104-2S
• ZyXEL - XGS1010-12

It would be great if anybody knows if they work with FTLF1318P3BTL.

 

Thanks 

 

Torben

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THX all :-)

 

As I don't want to replace my FTLF1318P3BTL let me rephrase the question:

 

• What 8-10-12 port (LAN) + 2 SFP port switch will work with FTLF1318P3BTL?

 

Thanks

 

Torben

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FTLF1318P3BTL is now End Of Life:

 

Not sure if there is an direct substitute.

 

Torben

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32 minutes ago, audiophilac said:

dual rate Finisar 1475 

 

This one: FTLX1475D3BCV?

 

Torben

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@jabbr Thanks for sharing your expertise here. 

 

As my current switch - Cisco Meraki Go GS110-8-HW-EU - and SFP - Finisar FTLF1318P3BTL - are End-Off-Life, the time has come for an replacement (upgrade).

 

A new switch with dual rate (SFP/SFP+), 8-12 ports, no need for PoE, fanless, and some new SFP/SFP+?

 

THANKS for any suggestions and have a nice WE

 

Torben

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Thanks for you comments.

 

The red ones are the ones that need to be replaced/upgraded:

 

 

Have a nice WE

 

Torben

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On 5/4/2024 at 2:58 AM, dbastin said:

I am curious why you think the switch is end of life?

 

 

Here you go:

 

https://community.meraki.com/t5/Announcements/Meraki-Go-End-of-Sale-April-2025/ba-p/233755

 

That is way I am looking for a new switch.

 

Torben

 

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10 hours ago, dbastin said:

Maybe I am missing something ... but just because they wont make Go products any more doesn't mean the existing ones are no good.  It seems your switch will serve its purpose until it dies.

 

 

I know THX - but I am still looking for new switch and SFP/SFP+

 

Torben