Nortel Networks 1000BASE-SX - Manual (Page 31)

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Gigabit interface converters
ATTENTION
The Gigabit Interface Converters, GBIC (AA1419001 to AA1419004, AA1419017
to AA1419024, and AA1419041) are no longer supported
This section describes how to install and remove Gigabit Interface
Converters (GBIC), and lists the technical specifications for the supported
GBIC models.
Navigation
• "Selecting a GBIC" (page 31)
• "Installing a GBIC" (page 32)
• "Removing a GBIC" (page 33)
• "GBIC specifications" (page 63)
Selecting a GBIC
Use a GBIC to interface a device motherboard to a fiber optic or unshielded
twisted pair network cable. Select the appropriate transceiver to provide the
required reach.
Procedure steps
Step Action
1 Determine the required reach.
GBICs are available for cable distances of up to 100 meters (m), 550
m, 10 kilometers (km), 40 km, 70 km, and 120 km.
2 Determine the required media and connector type.
Fiber optic cable is required for any reach over 100 m.
Depending on the product, possible media include CAT5, single
mode fiber, and multimode fiber. Possible connectors include SC
(subscriber connector) type and RJ-45.
Nortel Metro Ethernet Routing Switch 8600
Installation — SFP, XFP, GBIC, and OADM Hardware Components
NN46220-301 01.01 Standard
5.0 1 May 2008
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