Copper and Optical GE MIC and Native Ports
2-4 SmartEdge 100 Router Hardware Guide
Negotiate flow control
2
Yes Yes Yes
Interface type Optical Optical Electrical
Connector type SFP SFP RJ-45
Cable type MMF SMF 4-pair, category 5
shielded-twisted pair
3
Protection None None None
Compliance These versions comply with IEEE 802.3, 802.3u
1. Each optical port has separate connectors for the transmit (Tx) and receive (Rx) circuits.
2. The extent of the support for flow control is dependent on the release of the SmartEdge OS. These MICs
support loss-less flow control up to 6.2 mi (10.0 km) for packets with up to 2,000 bytes.
3. The shielded cable must be grounded at both ends.
Table 2-2 Copper and Optical GE MIC and Native Port Specifications (continued)
Specification SX LX TX