GigaBlox SFP
BotBlox
$235.00
Below are the available bulk discount rates for each individual item when you purchase a certain amount
- Buy 4 - 9 and get 5% off
- Buy 10 - 24 and get 7% off
- Buy 25 - 49 and get 12% off
- Buy 50 - 99 and get 15% off
- Buy 100 or above and get 17.5% off
DOCUMENTATION AND CAD
GIGABLOX SFP (BB-GFP-A-1) 3D CAD
An ultra compact six port gigabit ethernet switch with SFP compatibility
GigaBlox SFP is a 6 port (5 x 10/100/1000BASE-T + 1 x 1000BASE-X) ethernet switch designed for applications needing high data throughput with the scalability of an SFP for network expansion. Typical applications include drone communication links, underwater rover tethers and any other application that requires SFP + gigabit speeds in a SWaP limited profile.
The combination of 5 gigabit ethernet ports and a 1Gbps SFP on enables a huge range of networks to be constructed, far more than is possible with a standard 5 port ethernet switch (like GigaBlox). This makes GigaBlox SFP perfect for building networks that consist of a group of local devices and a single, long reach link. This topology is common in underwater rovers and drones.
A super compact design
We've managed to squeeze five 10/100/1000BASE-T ports and one 1000BASE-X (SFP) port into a 55mm x 55mm making GigaBlox SFP is the smallest SFP compatible switch on the market. We use Molex PicoClasp connectors, which are vibration tolerant due to their positive locking feature.
Wide voltage input range
Like many of our other boards, GigaBlox SFP can be power off any any voltage from 5 - 60V, and features overvoltage and reverse polarity protection.
Wide operating temperature range
GigaBlox SFP can operate from -40°C to +85°C, enabling it to operate in far more challenging environments than typical commercially available ethernet switches.
MIL-STD-810H environmental compliance
GigaBlox SFP has been qualified to operate in extreme environmental conditions through thorough MIL-STD-810H qualified testing. The table below shows the tests that GigaBlox SFP has been qualified to operate under.
| High Temperature |
MIL-STD-810H, Method 501.7 – High Temperature, Procedure II – Operation, Constant Temperature Exposure: |
| Low Temperature |
MIL-STD-810H, Method 502.7 – Low Temperature, Procedure II – Operation: Constant Temperature Exposure: |
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Temperature Shock |
MIL-STD-810H, Method 503.7 – Temperature Shock, Procedure I-A – One-way Shock(s) from Constant Extreme Temperature: |
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Humidity |
MIL-STD-810H, Method 507.6 – Humidity, Procedure I – Storage and Transit Cycles: 27°C, 95% RH, 30 minutes |
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Vibration |
MIL-STD-810H, Method 514.8 – Vibration, Procedure I – General Vibration, Category 13 – Fixed Wing Propeller Aircraft: Vibration Type: Broadband background with superimposed narrow band spikes |
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Shock |
MIL-STD-810H, Method 516.8 – Vibration, Procedure I – General Vibration, Category 13 – Fixed Wing Propeller Aircraft: Peak Acceleration = 90g, Shock duration, (Te) = 6ms |
Software and management
GigaBlox SFP will be incorporated into the BotBlox BloxOsLite software, allowing the following switch management functions to be achieved.
- Basic Port management
- Port and Tag Based VLAN
- QoS
Compatibility with this software will be released in September 2024
Specifications
| Input Voltage Range | 5-60V |
| Power Consumption | 15W maximum |
| Ports | 5 x 10M/100M/1Gb ports + 1 x 1000BASE-X port |
| Operating Temperature | -45 to +85°C |
| Max Operating Altitude | 35,000 ft (~23.84 kPa, 31% of Sea Level Air Density) |
| Storage Temperature | -70 to +125°C |
| Dimensions | 55mm x 55mm x 20mm |
| Maximum packet size | 9000 bytes (Jumbo packets) enabled by default |
Availability
GigaBlox SFP is a new product currently available on pre-order. Once the first batch of manufacture is complete, production will be scaled up and it will be integrated into our standard product range.
