Nortel Networks 1000ASE-XD, 1000BASE-SX Standards, connectors, cabling, and distance, Gbic Models

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GBIC Models

Table 48 lists the available Nortel Networks GBIC models.

Table 48 Nortel Networks GBIC models

Model number	Product number	Description
1000BASE-SX	AA1419001	Short wavelength 550 m
1000BASE-LX	AA1419002	Long wavelength 5 km
1000BASE-XD	AA1419003	Extended distance 50 km
1000BASE-ZX	AA1419004	Extended distance 70 km

GBIC specifications

GBIC specifications are listed in Table 49.

Table 49 GBIC specifications

Specifications	Description
Dimensions (H x W x D)	0.39 x 1.18 x 2.56 inches (1 x 3 x 6.5 cm)
Connectors	Multimode fiber optic: SC
	Single-mode fiber optic: SC

Standards, connectors, cabling, and distance

This section discusses GBIC standards, connectors, cabling, and distance. The tables provide specifications for GBICs to be installed in Gigabit Ethernet ports. All GBIC ports have SC-type connectors, and the minimum cable distance for all GBICs (multimode fiber and single-mode fiber) listed is 6.5 feet (2 m).

1000BASE-SX

The Model 1000BASE-SX GBIC provides 1000BASE-SX (850 nm, short wavelength, Gigabit Ethernet) connectivity using SC duplex multimode fiber connectors.The Model 1000BASE-SX GBIC supports full-duplex operation only.

Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 Switch