Originally Posted by Yoda
SFP transceiver 1000Base-SX - LC multi-mode (up to 1640 feet).
SFP transceiver 1000Base-LX - LC single-mode (up to 6.2 miles).

IT guy says the single-mode is only $20 more, so why not get 6.2 miles worth for the extra $20. (I don't think that's the way to spec out fiber smile ).

Why? Because you can overload the receiver causing issues and potentially lower its life. No different than anything else.


Patrick T. Caezza
Santa Paula, CA 93060
C-7 - Low Voltage System Contractor - Lic# 992448