Nortel Networks 1000ASE-XD - Manual (Page 185)

Appendix B Installing a Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) 185
Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 Switch
GBIC Models
Table 48 lists the available Nortel Networks GBIC models.
GBIC specifications
GBIC specifications are listed in Table 49 .
Standards, connectors, cabling, and distance
This section discusses GBIC standards, connectors, cabling, and distance. The
tables provide specifications for GBICs to be installed in Gigabit Ethernet ports.
All GBIC ports have SC-type connectors, and the minimum cable distance for all
GBICs (multimode fiber and single-mode fiber) listed is 6.5 feet (2 m).
1000BASE-SX
The Model 1000BASE-SX GBIC provides 1000BASE-SX (850 nm, short
wavelength, Gigabit Ethernet) connectivity using SC duplex multimode fiber
connectors.The Model 1000BASE-SX GBIC supports full-duplex operation only
.
Table 48 Nortel Networks GBIC models
Model number Product number Description
1000BASE-SX AA1419001 Short wavelength 550 m
1000BASE-LX AA1419002 Long wavelength 5 km
1000BASE-XD AA1419003 Extended distance 50 km
1000BASE-ZX AA1419004 Extended distance 70 km
Table 49 GBIC specifications
Specifications Description
Dimensions (H x W x D) 0.39 x 1.18 x 2.56 inches (1 x 3 x 6.5 cm)
Connectors Multimode fiber optic: SC
Single-mode fiber optic: SC