Opengear 569023 1000BASE-SX multimode 1Gbps SFP transceiver for OpenGear appliances, 550m reach

The Opengear 569023 is a 1000BASE-SX SFP optical transceiver designed to provide reliable Gigabit Ethernet connectivity over multimode fibre. Operating at an 850nm wavelength and supporting fibre links up to 550 metres, it is ideal for connecting compatible Opengear console servers, Operations Managers and Resilience Gateways to fibre-based management networks.

Opengear 569023 1000BASE-SX multimode SFP transceiver

The Opengear 569023 converts a compatible SFP network port into a 1Gbps multimode fibre interface. It provides a practical solution for installations where copper Ethernet cannot deliver the required distance, electrical isolation or resistance to electromagnetic interference.

The module uses a duplex LC optical connector and requires two-strand multimode fibre—one strand for transmitting and one for receiving. Its compact, hot-pluggable SFP form factor makes it easy to install or replace without opening the Opengear appliance.

Gigabit fibre connectivity for Opengear appliances

Designed for compatible Opengear hardware with a 1GbE SFP or Gigabit Ethernet/SFP combination port, the 569023 can connect an out-of-band management appliance to a fibre switch, distribution network or remote network segment.

Opengear lists the 569023 as its SX SFP transceiver for multimode links up to 550 metres. Compatibility depends on the port type fitted to the particular Opengear appliance; it is not intended for 10Gbps-only SFP+ applications unless the appliance specifically supports 1Gbps SFP modules in that port. Opengear product information

Opengear 569023 key features

• 1000BASE-SX Gigabit Ethernet optical transceiver
• Up to 1Gbps Ethernet connectivity
• Designed for multimode fibre infrastructure
• Maximum transmission distance of up to 550 metres
• 850nm optical wavelength
• Duplex LC fibre connector
• Compact SFP/mini-GBIC form factor
• Hot-pluggable installation in compatible SFP ports
• Suitable for Opengear out-of-band management deployments
• Fibre connectivity provides electrical isolation between network locations
• Well suited to equipment rooms, data centres, campuses and industrial environments

Benefits of multimode fibre for out-of-band management

Using fibre for an Opengear management connection can extend the network beyond normal copper Ethernet distance limitations. Fibre is also unaffected by electromagnetic interference and does not conduct electrical current, making it useful between buildings, across electrically noisy sites or around high-powered equipment.

The 569023 therefore provides a reliable optical uplink for accessing critical infrastructure through a compatible Opengear appliance while keeping the management network separated from local electrical conditions.

Opengear 569023 technical specifications

Fibre cabling requirements

The Opengear 569023 requires a duplex LC multimode fibre patch lead. Actual supported distance depends on the fibre grade, cable quality, connector condition and overall optical loss of the link. Both ends of the connection must use compatible 1000BASE-SX optics operating at 850nm.

Before ordering, confirm that the Opengear appliance has a compatible 1GbE SFP port and that the device at the opposite end supports 1000BASE-SX multimode fibre.