02-22-2010 03:18 AM - edited 03-06-2019 09:49 AM
hi
i have a catalyst 3560 48 port switch with (4) sfp ports ,am trying to connect the Gig port of this switch with another cisco swtch 2960 over a distance of 1000m (two seprate buildings using SM fiber cable) ,first i make a loopback on the same port locally ,but it was not succesful ,what seems to be the problem? ,if you can advise about the module type compatible with my switch ?
appreciate any suggestions
thanks in advance for your help
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02-22-2010 03:53 AM
hi
i have a catalyst 3560 48 port switch with (4) sfp ports ,am trying to connect the Gig port of this switch with another cisco swtch 2960 over a distance of 1000m (two seprate buildings using SM fiber cable) ,first i make a loopback on the same port locally ,but it was not succesful ,what seems to be the problem? ,if you can advise about the module type compatible with my switch ?
appreciate any suggestions
thanks in advance for your help
Hi,
For connecting over a distance of 1000m between the switches 3560 and 2960 switches check for the transreciever GLC-LH-SM which can support
1000BASE-LX/LH SFP transceiver module for MMF and SMF, 1300-nm wavelength.
Check out the below link on the same Hope that help !!
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/routers/7200/install_and_upgrade/gbic_sfp_modules_install/5067g.html
Ganesh.H
02-22-2010 03:26 AM
jamelataher wrote:
hi
i have a catalyst 3560 48 port switch with (4) sfp ports ,am trying to connect the Gig port of this switch with another cisco swtch 2960 over a distance of 1000m (two seprate buildings using SM fiber cable) ,first i make a loopback on the same port locally ,but it was not succesful ,what seems to be the problem? ,if you can advise about the module type compatible with my switch ?
appreciate any suggestions
thanks in advance for your help
Jamila
See this doc which lists all the gigabit transceivers that can be used with the 3560 -
Jon
02-22-2010 03:53 AM
hi
i have a catalyst 3560 48 port switch with (4) sfp ports ,am trying to connect the Gig port of this switch with another cisco swtch 2960 over a distance of 1000m (two seprate buildings using SM fiber cable) ,first i make a loopback on the same port locally ,but it was not succesful ,what seems to be the problem? ,if you can advise about the module type compatible with my switch ?
appreciate any suggestions
thanks in advance for your help
Hi,
For connecting over a distance of 1000m between the switches 3560 and 2960 switches check for the transreciever GLC-LH-SM which can support
1000BASE-LX/LH SFP transceiver module for MMF and SMF, 1300-nm wavelength.
Check out the below link on the same Hope that help !!
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/routers/7200/install_and_upgrade/gbic_sfp_modules_install/5067g.html
Ganesh.H
02-24-2010 01:30 AM
dear jon & Ganesh.H
thanks a lot for assisting me ,i dont have the type that is compatible with my switch ,i have orderd it and will try again when i receive it ,
hope you all the best
jamela
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