100BASE-BX10-U or GLC-FE-100LX-RGD ?

[robot2000]

Hi all.

I have AIR-LAP1522 and I need to connect it via fiber. Documentation says, that on 1522 side I should use

100BASE-BX10-U module. As I know it is a module for 100-MB ports, 1310 nm TX/1550 nm RX wavelength, 10 km over single-strand SMF.

My question is, can I use GLC-FE-100LX-RGD (GLC-FE-100LX) instead 100BASE-BX10-U and use pair of SMF?

I  have single mode FO.

And second question is, where is a diiference between GLC-FE-100LX-RGD and GLC-FE-100LX?

Best regards Marcin

[Marvin Rhoads · Accepted solution]

The rugged (GLC-FE-100LX-RGD) transceiver should be comaptible as long as you have two strands (duplex fiber).

I wouldn't advise using the non-rugged transceiver (GLC-FE-100LX) as the difference is the rated operating temparature. It's

0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F) for the commercial, non-rugged transceivers and -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F) for the industrial (RGD) types. Reference the data sheet.

[robot2000]

Thanks for help!

regards Marcin