Connect two FC switches through single mode fiber

[Luis_135]

I would like to connect two FC SAN switches (Brocade HP Standard). I have single mode fiber in between the switches. The distance is about 1 km.

Do i need special GBICs? Which ones?

Also, each side of the fiber ends with an SC connector. I assume i need a LC-SC adapter cable. Which one? Single or multi-mode?

I am used to work with multi mode fiber an i am kind of lost with single mode.

Thanks in advance!

[Stephen Kebbell]

Hi,

you will need different GBICs/SFPs (Long-Wave) and Single-Mode LC/SC Cables.
Since it's only 1km, you won't need any extra licenses.

Regards,
Stephen

[Steven Clementi]

The type of adaptors you need depend upon the type of adaptors used on the patch panel's that are connecting the sites.

Sometimes, and in older implementations... the use of a ST type connecters was common. Check your patch panel first. ST usually are 2 single round connectors that twist lock. SC are a bound connector that have square plugs.

Also, I would not use "adaptors". It would be better to have cables that have appropriate ends on them. Fibre cables are made in all different variations.


Steven

[TechHelp24]

Luis,

you question is a little confused.

--->>> I have single mode fiber in between the switches.

Do i need special GBICs? Which ones?

for single Mode you need LX GBIC/SFP

--->>> The distance is about 1 km.

No other License is requiered, Brocade support 10KM native with LX SFP.

--->>> Also, each side of the fiber ends with an SC connector.

what kind of device ended with SC connector ?

I assume i need a LC-SC adapter cable. Which one?

--->>> Single or multi-mode? ...I have single mode fiber....

Sible Mode, you cannot use both single and multi for the same connection.