2.3 GBIC Interfaces

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 cross-vendor compatibility, and having competitive prices.

Instructions for installing, removing, and maintaining GBIC modules are provided in following sections.

Model

Part Number

Standard

Media

GBIC 1000SX

99-00549-01

1000BaseSX

Multi-mode fiber

GBIC 1000SX

99-00609-01

1000BaseSX

Multi-mode fiber

3.3-5V

 

 

 

GBIC 1000LX

99-00550-01

1000BaseLX

Single mode fiber

GBIC 1000LX

99-00629-01

1000BaseLX

Single mode fiber

3.3-5V

 

 

 

GBIC 1000T

99-00673-01

1000BaseT

Category 5 UTP copper

GBIC 1000TP

99-00647-07

1000BaseT

Category 5 UTP copper

Table 2-1 GBIC Modules by Asanté

2.3.1 Installing a GBIC

GBICs are hot-swappable. This means that they can be inserted and removed while the unit is powered on. However, please allow 40-60 seconds for the switch to recognize the module when it has been installed while the unit is on.

1.Wearing an ESD (electro-static discharge) wrist strap, remove the GBIC module from its protective packaging.

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 hearing or feeling a click. The click indicates that the GBIC is locked into the slot.

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.

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Asante Technologies 35160 user manual Gbic Interfaces, Installing a Gbic