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GigaBit Interface Converters (GBICs)
Currently, the following GBICs are certified for use:
• Short-wavelength fiber optic GBICs 100-M5-SN-I or 100-M6-SN-I without
OFC to support connection to non-OFC Fibre Channel components.
• Long-wavelength fiber optic GBICs 100-SM-LC-L.
• Copper Inter-Enclosure GBIC (Active) 100-TW-EL-S or 100-TP-EL-S with
either DB-9 or HSSDC connectors.
• Copper Inter-Enclosure GBIC (Passive) 100-TW-EL-S or 100-TP-EL-S with
either DB-9 or HSSDC connectors.
Certified GBICs may be populated in any combination that suits your use. They are
“hot-pluggable” and you may remove or replace them without tools.
Refer to Appendix A Reference Information for certified GBICs and their specifi-
cations. Refer also to Section 4 Removal/Replacement Procedures for more infor-
mation. Figure 1-6 shows a typical GBIC. This one supports fiber optic
interconnection media.
Figure 1-6 Typical GBIC
SC Connector Keyways
GBIC Latch
(One on each
side of the GBIC
GBIC Keyway
(One on each
side of the GBIC
GBIC Connector
SC Fiber Optic
Connector
RX
TX