Hardened Gigabit Fiber Connectivity for Heavy Industrial and High-Interference Network Nodes
The TRENDnet 1000Base-SX Industrial SFP Multi-Mode LC Module (TI-MGBSX) delivers a ruggedized, hot-pluggable optical transceiver system engineered to establish bulletproof backbone links across extreme environments. Built specifically to fit into standard Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) slots on industrial hardened switches, media converters, and edge routers, this high-performance module bypasses the strict 100-meter limits of copper Ethernet to link nodes separated by up to 550 meters (1,804 feet).
Enclosed in a durable, low-electromagnetic-interference (EMI) metal shell, the TI-MGBSX is built to withstand hazardous conditions, running flawlessly in extreme temperatures ranging from an icy -40°C (-40°F) up to a scorching 85°C (185°F). Operating on a short-haul 850nm optical wavelength over multi-mode fiber cabling, this module delivers full-duplex gigabit speeds free from the ground loops, voltage surges, and electromagnetic distortion that frequently plague heavy manufacturing facilities, corporate campuses, and outdoor utility networks.
Key Product Features
- Industrial-Grade Thermal Thresholds: Validated to maintain steady uptime in heavy-industry conditions with a harsh environment operating window spanning -40° to 85°C (-40° to 185°F).
- 550-Meter Multi-Mode Performance: Drives crisp, lag-free data links across distances up to 1,804 feet using standard multi-mode duplex LC fiber lines.
- Hot-Pluggable MSA Compliance: Fully matches the universal Multi-Source Agreement (MSA) architecture protocol, enabling live hot-swap installations and maintenance reboots without taking your network switch offline.
- Ultra-Low EMI All-Metal Shell: Built with a heavy-duty protective zinc-alloy casting that inherently blocks out local structural electromagnetic interference and radio signal noise.
- Full-Duplex Wire-Speed Throughput: Processes synchronous bidirectional network data streams at speeds up to 1.25 Gbps, comfortably meeting the bandwidth demands of heavy automated equipment and high-definition IP cameras.
- Power-Sipping System Integration: Maximizes host switch efficiency by pulling less than 1 Watt of active baseline power during peak high-volume fiber transfers.
Technical Specifications
| Attribute | Specification Details |
|---|---|
| Optical Form Factor | Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) Mini-GBIC architecture | Hot-swappable transceiver payload layout |
| Physical Interface | 1 x Duplex LC Type optical connection port connector style interface point |
| Fiber Transceiver Mode | Multi-Mode (MMF) network data routing alignment array mapping layout |
| Optical Wavelength | 850 nm short-haul lightwave signaling array configuration spectrum |
| Data Transfer Speed | 1.25 Gbps full-duplex data routing performance indices index matrix |
| Maximum Link Span | Up to 550 meters (1,804 feet) total physical distance span threshold boundaries |
| Optical Budget Values | Output Power: -9 to -3 dBm | Receiver Sensitivity: -20 dBm threshold limit ceiling |
| Power Consumption | Low-voltage system draw profile | Maximum active inline operating power draw: 1.0 Watt |
| Chassis Footprint | 57 x 13 x 8.5 mm (2.2 x 0.5 x 0.3 inches) | Weight: 17 g (0.6 oz) | Bail latch extraction lever mechanism |
| Standards & Approvals | IEEE 802.3z Gigabit, ANSI Fiber Channel, MSA compliant, CE, FCC, TAA + NDAA validation clearances |