Asante Technologies 8000 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module, 1000Base SX Gbic, 1000BaseLX Gbic

Introduction

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.

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