Asante Technologies 8000 Switch User Manual


 
Introduction
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Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module
This module provides a slot for a switched Gigabit Ethernet port. Each
module occupies a single slot and has a GBIC port that accepts Asanté or
third party GBIC interfaces. The following subsections describe the possible
GBIC interfaces.
Figure 1-3 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module
1000Base SX GBIC
This module provides a GBIC interface with SC-type fiber connectors. The
interface supports 62.5 and 50 micron multimode fiber media. The 62.5
micron multimode fiber can be up to 275 meters long, and the 50 micron
multimode fiber can be up to 550 meters long.
1000BaseLX Long Haul GBIC
This module provides a GBIC interface for SC-type fiber connectors. The
interface supports 10 micron single mode fiber for distances up to 100
kilometers.
1000BaseLX GBIC
This module provides a GBIC interface for SC-type fiber connectors. The
interface supports 10 micron single mode fiber for distances up to 5
kilometers.