Can I get a layer 2 switch with at least 8 Fibre/SFP connections?

[Ellerby01]

     Hello,

I've checked Cisco's product documentation for Catalyst 2960's and can't find a switch that will allow me to connect multiple fibre optics, (multimode) either directly or via SFP.  Am I missing something or do I need to look at L3 devices to provide this capability.

Apart from uplink ports, are all 2960 series switches RJ45 only?

Thanks,

Matt            

[Reza Sharifi · Accepted solution]

Hi,

2960s are all copper.  If you need Gig SFP ports, you can get a 3560X with 12 SFP ports or 24.

Here are the part numbers:

WS-C3750X-12S-S

WS-C3750X-24S-S

Don't forget the SFPs

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/switches/ps5718/ps6406/data_sheet_c78-584733.pdf

HTH

[Ellerby01]

Thanks for your help Reza, looks like it will have to be an L3 device then.

[jamescox3]

One option could be to get stand alone fiber to copper media converters if you don't want get a layer 3 switch.

[jimmysands73_2]

3550-12g

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps646/products_data_sheet09186a00800913d0.html

though it uses GBICs, not SFP.

Media converters as mentioned another idea, but that could another source of failure, if your bent on SFPs you could use coupler/converter cables.