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how to connect a single mode fiber (LC Connection) into a pair of 6200's

nflnetwork29 — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 16:06:00 GMT

Hello, I am deploying a pair of 6200's using Cluster Xl.

Our provider has given us single mode fiber (using 1 Gbps optics, LC Connector)

Do i need a Layer 2 switch for this connection or can I connect direct into my Checkpoint?

Re: how to connect a single mode fiber (LC Connection) into a pair of 6200's

PhoneBoy — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 17:46:53 GMT

Is it only one single mode fiber connection or two?
If you have only one, then yes, you will need a switch of some sort most likely.

Re: how to connect a single mode fiber (LC Connection) into a pair of 6200's

Abi — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 18:15:52 GMT

You will need a Layer 2 switch to connect to your ISP and a VIP from that same subnet.

Re: how to connect a single mode fiber (LC Connection) into a pair of 6200's

Chris_Atkinson — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 09:45:23 GMT

sk92755 documents the supported interface cards and SFPs but as the others have said Cluster configurations typically require the involvement of switches regardless.

Re: how to connect a single mode fiber (LC Connection) into a pair of 6200's

nflnetwork29 — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 19:39:13 GMT

@Chris_Atkinson

Would something like this work?

Re: how to connect a single mode fiber (LC Connection) into a pair of 6200's

nflnetwork29 — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 19:40:13 GMT

@PhoneBoy it's only 1 per service and we have 3 different services coming into the rack/cabinet.

Re: how to connect a single mode fiber (LC Connection) into a pair of 6200's

Chris_Atkinson — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 23:55:24 GMT

Probably assuming it's like "most" other L2 managed switches and supports VLANs etc but I'm not familiar with the platform to be able to confirm that.

Typically for a 1Gbps single mode fiber connection you would need an LX transceiver.