SFP Patch Hub

• Converts 16 Fast Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet copper ports to SFP sockets
• 100/1000 Mbps full duplex with auto-negotiation; MDI/MDX crossover on the user Ethernet copper ports
• Compatible with any standard SFP device
• Maximum frame size up to 10,000 bytes
• Real-time major and minor fault alarms; WAN to LAN fault propagation for service protection
• Supports SNMP management to interface with I²C parameters of standard SFP devices
• Manageable via an ASCII terminal, Web browser, Telnet, SNMP
• SSL and SSH security protocols; RADIUS authentication
• Hot-swappable AC and DC power supplies

• Reduces CapEx by eliminating the need for expensive dedicated SFP devices
• Minimizes store and forward delays with fully transparent Layer 1 conversion at wire speed
• Supports RAD’s “System on an SFP” portfolio
• Enables low-touch operations with auto-discovery of Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps) or Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps)
• Provides carrier-grade system protection with fully redundant power supplies

The SPH-16 is a simple, yet powerful SFP patch hub, supporting hot-swappable SFP devices working at 100 Mbps and 1000 Mbps, as well as Ethernet copper ports working at 100 Mbps and 1000 Mbps. Connecting to any RJ-45 compatible switch, it can also be used as an Ethernet copper-to-fiber converter with various fiber optic media, extending the reach of Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet networks.

The SFP-16 patch hub provides users a high degree of flexibility by enabling them to use any third-party SFP device instead of expensive dedicated SFPs. The unit is available in a compact 19-inch 1U enclosure.

Management and Security Capabilities

The SPH-16 can be managed via an ASCII terminal, a PC running a Web browser, a Telnet host, or an SNMP-based network management station. Supported security features include SNMPv3, secure socket layer (SSL) for Web based management, secure shell communications (SSH) and RADIUS authentication. It provides SNMP management for I²C parameters of standard SFP devices and enables software downloads to the SFPs. In addition to enabling flow control via a Back Pressure mechanism, the SFP patch hub supports major and minor alarm reports, and features LED status indicators to facilitate system diagnostics.