2.3 Gigabit Interface Converters
The GBIC Interface is the industry standard for Gigabit Ethernet Interfaces. Some of the benefits of GBIC include reducing the components needed in a “spares” inventory, being able to choose from a wide variety of manufacturers with
Instructions for installing, removing, and maintaining GBIC modules are provided in following sections.
Important! The
Model | Part Number | Standard | Media |
GBIC 1000SX | 1000BaseSX | ||
GBIC 1000LX | 1000BaseLX | Single mode fiber | |
GBIC 1000T | 1000BaseT | Category 5 UTP (or better) | |
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| copper |
GBIC 1000TP | 1000BaseT | Category 5 UTP (or better) | |
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2.3.1 Installing a GBIC
GBICs are
1.Wearing an ESD
2.Verify that the GBIC is the correct type for the network (see the table above).
3.Grip the sides of the GBIC with the thumb and forefinger, and then insert the GBIC into the slot on the face of the switch.
4.Slide the GBIC into the slot until it clicks into place.
5.Fiber GBIC modules: Remove the rubber plugs from the end of the GBIC module. Save them for future use.
6.Attach the appropriate cable.
Note: After installing a GBIC 1000T module, the link LED may light even before a valid cable has been connected. This is a normal condition for most 1000BaseT GBIC modules.
Note:
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