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Which SFP module for SG350X stacking?

Remo
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Hi all

 

I hope someone can help me because I am going mad trying to find the right answer.

 

I need to do 2 things:

 

1. Stack two SG350X switches using fiber or copper.

2. Connect the stack to my core switch, distant about 100m (330 feet), using fiber.

 

I don't need the configuration part, I only want to understand which SFP Modules to buy.

 

The supplier quoted me for 2 different transceivers:

 

MGBSX1 and SFP-10G-SR
I don't understand the difference between the two and I would like to know if I need them both.
The SFP-10G-SR is very expensive compared to the MGBSX1, which is the one I think I only need.
I should be needing 3 modules, 2 for the stack and 1 for the connection to the core.
On the core side everything is already connected.
 
I have provided a simple drawing (it's terrible, I know) just for a better description.
If anyone can explain this to me I would be very grateful.
 
Thank you
Remo
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Dan Lukes
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MGBSX1 is for multimode fiber, 1Gbps speed, up to 500m.

SFP-10G-SR is multimode fiber, 10Gbps speed, 26-400m.

 

The selection of uplink SFP module depends on technology used on the far end. If there's a 10GB multimode module on far end, you can't use MGBSX1 here.

 

According stack - 1Gbps interconnect for two SG350X sounds so slow to me. You should consider 10Gbps even here.

 

Note I prefer copper against glass for stacking - e.g. SFP-H10GB-CUxM= (where x=1,3,5 - it's the length of cable in meters). Or MGBT1 if you are sure the 1Gbps is enough for you. Cooper interconnects are cheaper than the fiber one.

 

 

 

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