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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