The FiberPlex FP1004E/2L5B/EUI is elegantly simple yet packed with an advanced feature set, the FP1004E is a powerful 6-port 10/100/1000 Light Industrial Ethernet switch. The unit features (4) RJ-45 UTP ports as well as (2) flexible SFP ports. Two or more FP1004E can be chained together via fiber to provide a distributed solution where isolation, distance, security and/or noise immunity is needed between nodes.
Locally, an 8 copper x 2 optical switch can be created using a Passive SFP Cable Assembly between SFP ports. This cable saves cost by replacing (2) optical modules and a fiber cable with an inexpensive copper jumper. While this solution is only good for very short `jumper' lengths, it provides flexibility for local port expansion.
The FP1004E is housed in the commercial `Throw Down' packaging. This version is designed to be a work horse unit in various commercial and industrial environments. It is powered either by a 9VDC AC power adapter (included) or via bused power supplied through an integrated three pin PhoenixT connector. Up to three FP1004E units can be installed in the optional 1U TDR-01 rack shelf or DIN rail mounted.
The flexibility of the SFP ports allows for full 1000BASE-X support standard. Simply by selecting the appropriate SFP module a standards compatible GbE port can be created. Each SFP can actually be configured separately; this can be useful if networks based on two different standards needs to be bridged.
The flexibility of the SFP ports allows for full 1000BASE-X support as defined by the IEEE 802.3-2008 GbE standard. Simply by selecting the appropriate SFP module according to the chart below, a standards compatible GbE port can be created. Each SFP can actually be configured separately; this can be useful if networks based on two different standards needs to be bridged.