Chapter 1 Module Overview and Specifications

Gigabit Ethernet Switching Modules

The two Gigabit Ethernet ports can be configured with any combination of shortwave (SX), longwave/long-haul (LX/LH), and long-range (ZX) GBICs. For a description of GBICs, see the “Installing, Removing, and Maintaining GBICs” section on page 2-8.

WS-X4418-GB

The WS-X4418-GB 18-port Gigabit Ethernet switching module (see Figure 1-31) has the following specifications:

Specification

Description

 

 

Module type

1000BASE-X Gigabit Ethernet switching module

 

 

Port duplex mode

Full duplex mode

 

 

Port speed

1000 Mbps

 

 

Number of ports

18

 

 

Connector type

SC type1 (See Figure 2-16 on page 2-18.)

Cable type

MMF or SMF

 

 

1.See the “Installing, Removing, and Maintaining GBICs” section on page 2-8for GBIC support information.

Figure 1-31 WS-X4418-GB 18-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switching Module

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Some ports on this switching module are oversubscribed. For further information on these ports, see the “Configuring Gigabit Ethernet Ports” section on page 3-9.

Note WS-X4418-GB does not support WS-G5483, which is the 1000BASE-T GBIC.

 

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Cisco Systems 4000 specifications WS-X4418-GB 18-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switching Module

4000 specifications

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