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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 |
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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).
8. Can the MAGBES be used to replace a full-featured network router?
Most probably not because the MAGBES is a layer 2 network switch as described here: Wikipedia Network Switch.
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 | |||
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