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MAGBES-10

Jumbo Frames support 5 port Gigabit Ethernet switch Fully manageable

Manufacturer: MPL

Description

Overview

5 Port Manageable GigaBit Ethernet Switch

The MAGBES-Family consists of 6 different manageable Gigabit Ethernet Switch models. The boards are PC/104 sized and offered as stand-alone, PC/104 stacked and special PIP built-in mechanical versions. They are available with different port configurations, either with 5 copper ports, or with 3 copper and 2 SFP optical transceiver ports.

Small form-factor pluggable (SFP) transceivers are available with a variety of different transmitter and receiver types. It allows the users to select the appropriate transceiver for each link to provide the required fiber optical interface.

As managed switch the product gives access to various switch settings to configure features like: Quality of Service, VLAN, Rapid Spanning Tree, etc.. To adjust these switch settings, MPL provides a easy to use web interface. (This product includes software developed by egnite Software GmbH and its contributors.)

MAGBES Specialties

  • New version with Jumbo Frames support
  • 5 port Gigabit Ethernet switch
  • Fully manageable through web interface
  • Copper and Fiber optic versions
  • Stand alone and PC/104 stacked versions
  • Low power & fanless operation
  • Extended temperature option -40°C up to +85°C

Specifications

Board Key Data
Ethernet Switch 5-port manageable Gigabit Switch lookup engine support up to 1024 MAC entries with automatic learning, aging
Copper Ports on RJ45 and 2.54mm header (-1x & -2x)
on RJ45 and 2mm lockable header (-11x & -12x)		 supports auto crossover, polarity correction
Fiber Ports over standard SFP transceivers supports single- and multi-mode data rate of 100Mbit or 1Gbit
Status LEDs 2 LEDs for each copper port
1 LED for each SFP		 Link/Activity and Speed
Link indicator
Special Jumbo Frames up to 10kBytes supported on all new MAGBES versions (-11x & -12x)
Physical/Power
Size (length x width x height) 90.2 x 95.9 x 13.8 mm
120.0 x 95.9 x 13.8 mm		 PC/104 size (versions -xS and -xP)
specific PIP built-in (version -xM)
Weight 100 g / 0.22 lbs fully equipped MAGBES-1S
Power +5 VDC ± 5% input over 3-pin power connector
or PC/104 bus interface
Power consumption Typically 4 W
Typically 4 W
Typically 3 W		 3 x 1GBit copper links and 2 x 1GBit optical links
5 x 1GBit copper links
5 x 100Mbit copper links
Temperature range -20°C up to 60°C optional -40°C up to +85°C
Humidity 5% - 95% non condensing optional bonding & coating available
Management Software
  • Together with the MAGBES HW, MPL provides a management SW with easy to use web interface.
  • The firmware is based on the Ethernut Operating system.
  • The MAGBES HW and SW is fully developed, designed, and produced by MPL AG in Switzerland.

FAQs

1. Which SFP modules are being supported by the MAGBES/TX2FX?

As SFP modules should be designed according to the manufacture independent standard "SFP Multi Source Agreement" (SFP MSA), every SFP module should work with the MAGBES/TX2FX. (Please note that there may be MAGBES/TX2FX specific limitations (e.g. "Fibre Channel" or "SONET" are NOT supported), so check the corresponding user manual for details.)

Unfortunately there seems to be some SFP modules available on the market, which do not to work reliable in conjunction with the MAGBES/TX2FX for various reasons. The following table lists the work/not-work status of all SFP modules MPL is currently aware of:

Manufacturer SFP Module Spec Status Comment
Avago HFBR-57E0PZ 100Base-FX, LC-Duplex, MMF OK MPL tested
Avago AFBR-5710ALZ 1000Base-SX, LC-Duplex, MMF OK MPL tested
Avago AFCT-5715ALZ 1000Base-LX, LC-Duplex, SMF OK MPL tested
Avago ABCU-5710RZ 1000Base-T OK Customer report, supported since MAGBES firmware 0.23
Cisco GLC-FE-100FX 100Base-FX, LC-Duplex, MMF NOT Customer report
Fiberxon FTM-3401C-SL2G 10 100Base-FX, LC-Duplex, MMF NOT Customer report
Intel TXN221200000000 1000Base-LX, LC-Duplex, SMF OK MPL tested, no longer available
Moxa SFP-1FEMLC-T 100Base-FX, LC-Duplex, MMF OK MPL tested
XGIGA XGSF-1303-20D 100Base, LC-Duplex, SMF NOT Customer report
XGIGA XGSF-1312-20D 1000Base, LC-Duplex, SMF OK Customer report
XGIGA XGSF-1303-02D 100Base, LC-Duplex, MMF NOT Customer report
XGIGA XGSF-1312-02D 1000Base, LC-Duplex, MMF OK Customer report

2. I try to use your MAGBES with a SFP module from a big networking equipment producing company, but it does not work. Is there a MAGBES configuration option that i can change to make it work?

Please note that some companies are selling SFP modules which are specially designed to be usable only with their own network products. While these modules may normally be compatible with the MAGBES from a mechanical point of view, they are NOT compatible from the "software" point of view.

Please make sure to use a SFP module which fully meets the MSA standard and is Ethernet compatible.

3. I try to use a third-party SFP with your MAGEBS/TX2FX but it does not work. If i insert the SFP into a media-converter / switch of a different brand, it works without a problem. Is the MAGEBS/TX2FX broken?

Not necessarily. According to the standard "SFP Multi Source Agreement" (SFP MSA), all SFP modules contain a small memory device, where the capabilities supported by a particular SFP are being stored. Problems of the above mentioned kind are mostly caused by incorrect or even missing capability information.

Because the MAGEBS/TX2FX is able to "translate" between different link speeds and media types, it is absolutely vital that the SFP module reports accurate capability information. Otherwise the MAGEBS/TX2FX is unable to set up its internal hardware correctly.

For media-converters supporting only one link speed and / or media type, reading and interpreting the SFP information may not be necesarry at all, which may explain why the SFP works in conjunction with theses devices.  

Therefore please recheck with a SFP module from another manufacturer. If this is not an option, please contact the SFP manufacturer and make sure that the SFP meets the MSA specification and is Ethernet compatible.

SFP modules which only support "Fibre Channel" or "SONET" are NOT supported by the MAGEBS/TX2FX!

4. What is the MTBF of this product?

The estimated MTBF is about 350000 hours (parts count calculation for ground fixed environment).

5. Which SFP module speeds are being supported by the MAGBES/TX2FX?

The following SFP module speeds are supported: 

  • 100Base-FX
  • 1000Base-FX
  • 1000Base-LX
  • 1000Base-SX

6. Has the TX2FX/MAGES any kind of built-in buffer for ethernet frames and if yes, how big is it?

Yes, the switch controller used on the TX2FX/MAGBES has a FIFO buffer to temporarily store ethernet frames and its size is 1Mbit.

7. What is the (minimal) latency of the data going through the MAGBES from one port to the other?

Since the MAGBES incorporates a switch controller (based on a "store-and-forward" design), the latency depends on the actual speed, duplex mode and handshake status of the connected media. Therefore in the best case (both ports working in full duplex, no pause frame received) the latency is at least one frame (-time).

9. Can multiple MAGBES modules be stacked together to form a larger switch?

The stacking feature of the MAGBES connects only the power supply lines, no "inter switch communication" is established.

In other words: You can stack as many MAGBES as you like, but they still operate as individual, single switches.

10. Does the MAGBES support "Jumbo Frames"?

It depends on the precise MAGBES version:

  • The MAGBES-1 / MAGBES-2 does NOT support "Jumbo Frames".
  • The MAGGES-11 / MAGBES-12 does support "Jumbo Frames".

11. Does the MAGBES support redundant ethernet connections?

As written in the User Manual, the MAGBES supports Spanning Tree Protocol (IEEE 802.1D 2004) which allows the use  of redundant ethernet connections.

Downloads

File Description
Firmware V 0.2.3 MAGBES -11/-12/-13 Firmware
Firmware V 0.2.3 MAGBES -1/-2 Firmware
MAGBES-11S.zip 3D Drawings
MAGBES-12P.zip 3D Drawings
MAGBES Data Sheet EN Datasheet
MAGBES Technical Reference Manual EN Manual
MAGBES-11 / MAGBES-12 / MAGBES-13 User Manual EN Manual
Rugged Gigabit Ethernet Switch Product Family EN Press Release

Ordering Info

Reference Mechanical Version Ethernet Ports Configuration
Copper on RJ45 SFP for Fiber optic Copper on header
MAGBES-11S Stand alone 4   1  (2mm)
MAGBES-12S Stand alone 2 2 1  (2mm)
MAGBES-13S Stand alone 3 1 1  (2mm)
MAGBES-11P PC/104 stacked 4   1  (2mm)
MAGBES-12P PC/104 stacked 2 2 1  (2mm)
MAGBES-13P PC/104 stacked 3 1 1  (2mm)
MAGBES-11M PIP built-in 4   1  (2mm)
MAGBES-12M PIP built-in 2 2 1  (2mm)
Extended Temperature Option
Reference Description
XTEST-1 Extended temperature test, -40°C up to +85°C
Accessories
MAGBES-KIT1 Cable and RJ45 adapter PCB for MAGBES, copper port on 2.54mm header (cable length 300mm)
MAGBES-KIT2 Cable and RJ45 adapter PCB for MAGBES, copper port on 2mm header (cable length 300mm)
MAGBES-KIT3 Ethernet cable 300mm long, 10 pin 2mm lockable socket to RJ45 connector.
Optional
SFP-1X 1Gb SFP 850nm optical transceiver, multi mode, up to 500m, with standard LC connector, case temp. -40 to +85°C
SFP-2X 1Gb SFP 1310nm optical transceiver, single mode, up to 10km, with standard LC connector, case temp. -40 to +85°C
SFP-3X 100Mb SFP 1300nm optical transceiver, multi mode, up to 4km, with standard LC connector, case temp. -40 to +85°C

By Email

Sales: sales@tri-m.com

By Phone

Main: 604.814.5069
Fax: 888.831.5149

By Mail

Tri-M Technologies Inc.
208 – 31510 Gill Avenue
Mission, BC, Canada  V4S 0A1

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