WatchGuard WG8585 SFP (mini-GBIC) Module - 1-Port 1000Base-X Gigabit Ethernet Fiber Optic Transceiver
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Product Features
Technical Overview
This SFP module operates on the 1000Base-X standard, which defines Gigabit Ethernet over fiber optic media. The single-port design provides a dedicated high-speed interface for connecting switches, routers, or firewalls to fiber optic network segments. The module supports optical fiber cabling, which offers inherent advantages in noise immunity, security, and distance capabilities for backbone or uplink connections.
The WG8585 is specifically coded for compatibility with WatchGuard Firebox firewall models including the M470, M570, M670, M4600, and M5600 series. This ensures plug-and-play operation without requiring firmware adjustments or compatibility workarounds in supported devices.
Key Product Advantages
The WG8585 SFP module delivers several practical benefits for network administrators deploying or expanding WatchGuard firewall infrastructures. Its optical fiber support enables longer cable runs with minimal signal loss, making it ideal for connecting equipment across different floors, buildings, or campuses where copper Ethernet would be impractical or insufficient.
Enhanced Distance & Reliability
Optical fiber media allows data transmission over significantly greater distances than copper cabling while maintaining signal integrity and reducing susceptibility to electromagnetic interference.
- Minimal signal loss over long runs
- Immune to EMI/RFI interference
- Durable fiber construction
WatchGuard-Specific Compatibility
Pre-coded for seamless integration with specified Firebox models, eliminating compatibility concerns and ensuring reliable operation in WatchGuard security environments.
- Plug-and-play with listed Firebox models
- No firmware adjustments required
- Validated for firewall deployments
Deployment / Use Cases
The WG8585 SFP module is primarily deployed to add fiber optic connectivity to compatible WatchGuard Firebox firewalls. Common use cases include creating high-speed uplinks between firewalls and core switches in data centers, connecting firewall appliances across different building segments in campus networks, or establishing secure WAN links over fiber infrastructure.
Network administrators typically deploy this module when extending network security perimeters beyond copper distance limitations, when requiring the electrical isolation benefits of fiber optics in industrial environments, or when integrating WatchGuard firewalls into existing fiber optic network backbones. The module's single-port design makes it suitable for point-to-point connections where dedicated fiber interfaces are required for security zoning or performance isolation.
Highlights
- Hot-pluggable SFP (mini-GBIC) form factor for flexible installation
- 1000Base-X technology delivers up to 1000 Mbps data transfer rates
- Single-port design with optical fiber media support
- Compatible with WatchGuard Firebox M470, M570, M670, M4600, and M5600 firewalls
- Gigabit Ethernet performance for high-speed network connections
- Optical fiber enables longer distance runs with minimal signal loss
- Ideal for data networking and optical network deployments
- Compact module design for space-constrained installations
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | WatchGuard Technologies, Inc |
| Manufacturer Part Number | WG8585 |
| Brand Name | WatchGuard |
| Product Name | SFP (mini-GBIC) Module |
| Product Type | SFP (mini-GBIC) |
| Technical Information | |
| Application/Usage | Data Networking,Optical Network |
| Interfaces/Ports | |
| Total Number of Ports | 1 |
| Interfaces/Ports Details | 1 x 1000Base-X Network |
| Media & Performance | |
| Media Type Supported | Optical Fiber |
| Ethernet Technology | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Network Technology | 1000Base-X |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Compatibility | WatchGuard Firebox Firewalls: M470 M570 M670 M4600 M5600 |
FAQ
What WatchGuard firewall models is the WG8585 SFP module compatible with?
The WG8585 SFP module is specifically compatible with WatchGuard Firebox firewall models including the M470, M570, M670, M4600, and M5600 series. This compatibility ensures plug-and-play operation without requiring firmware adjustments or compatibility workarounds in these supported devices.
What type of network cable does this SFP module support?
This SFP module supports optical fiber cabling, which provides durable performance with minimal signal loss over greater distances compared to copper alternatives. The fiber optic media enables reliable data transmission in environments where electrical interference or distance limitations would affect copper Ethernet connections.
What is the maximum data transfer rate of the WG8585 SFP module?
The WG8585 SFP module supports Gigabit Ethernet technology with 1000Base-X network technology, delivering data transfer rates up to 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps). This provides high-speed connectivity suitable for backbone links, uplinks, or other bandwidth-intensive network segments in data networking deployments.
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