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Chapter 5 Ethernet Cards
5.4.4 Cross-Connect Compatibility

5.4.4 Cross-Connect Compatibility

The E1000-2 is compatible with XCVT cards. The XC10G and XC-VXC-10G car ds require the
E1000-2-G card.
5.5 E1000-2-G Card
Note For hardware specifications, see the “A.7.4 E1000-2-G Card Specifications” section on page A-49.
The ONS 15454 uses E1000-2-G cards for Gigabit Ethernet (100 0 Mbps). The E1000-2-G card provides
two IEEE-compliant, 1000-Mbps ports for high-capacity customer LAN interconnections. Each port
supports full-duplex operation.
The E1000-2-G card uses GBIC modular receptacles for the optical interfaces. For details, see the
“5.15 Ethernet Card GBICs and SFPs” section on page 5-36.
Figure 5-4 shows the card faceplate and a block diagram of the card.
Table 5-8 E1000-2 Port-Level Indicators
LED State Description
Amber The port is active (transmitting and receiving data).
Solid green The link is established.
Off The connection is inactive, or traffic is unidirectional.