Dear All,

 

Thus LX with MCP can use for MM Fiber, but does this combination work with SM Fiber also?

 

I will try to reach more information on MCP, any information provide would be much appreicated.

 

Thanks

 

Br,

Sam

I have been researching similar issues except with the SFP SX transceiver.

 

If I understand everything correctly, the SX receivers need MMF (multi-mode).  The LX receivers by default use SMF (single-mode).  The LX receives will work with MMF if you have a mode conditioning patchcord (MCP),

 

I couldn't find much on DELL's user guides regarding this.  This is straight from the Extreme Layer3 Switch user guide:

 

Ensure that you are using multi-mode fiber (MMF) when using a 1000BASE-SX GBIC, and single mode fiber (SMF) when using a 1000BASE-LX GBIC. 1000BASE-SX does not work with SMF. 1000BASE-LX works with MMF, but requires the use of a mode conditioning patchcord (MCP).

 

I found information on Cisco's site and on Cables To Go that seemed to verify the above information.

 

Anyone can feel free to clarify any errors I may have stated.

This may help.  Googling the numbers on the transceiver reveals this is a Finisar transceiver.  Google this to get lots of information: ftrj1319p1btl.