Remote connections with fiber cable, Remote connections with fiber cable -4, Etwork – Foundry Networks OSI User Manual
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Remote Connections with Fiber Cable
Fiber optic technology allows for longer cabling than any other media type.
A 1000BASE-LX SFP transceiver link can connect to a site up to 5 km
away. This allows the EdgeIron 4802CF to serve as a collapsed backbone,
providing direct connectivity for a widespread LAN. A Gigabit SFP
transceiver can also be used for a high-speed connection between floors in
the same building, or to connect to other buildings in a campus setting.
The figure below illustrates an EdgeIron 4802CF connecting multiple
segments with fiber cable.
Figure 3-3. Collapsed Backbone Using Fiber Cable
Server Farm
10/100 Mbps Segments
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Remote Switch
Remote Switch
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Headquarters
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