Nortel Networks 312865-A manual 1000BASE-ZX Gbic specifications

1000BASE-ZX

The Model 1000BASE-ZX GBIC provides Gigabit Ethernet connectivity using SC duplex single-mode fiber connectors. High-performance optical transceivers enable Gigabit Ethernet link distances up to 70 km over single-mode fiber cable. The ports operate in full-duplex mode only.

Note: The 1000BASE-ZX Model GBIC is based on proprietary signaling. Nortel Networks recommends that this product be used only with other Nortel Networks 1000BASE-ZX GBICs.

Table 6 describes standards, connectors, cabling, and distance for the Model 1000BASE-ZX GBIC.

Table 6 1000BASE-ZX GBIC specifications

Type	Specifications
Standards	Conformity to the following standards:
	802.3z, Ethernet full duplex
Connectors	Duplex SC single-mode fiber optic connector
Cabling	Single-mode fiber cable
Distance	Up to 70 km using single-mode fiber cable,
	depending on the quality of the fiber
Optical Budget	22 dB
Laser Transmitter Characteristics
Wavelength	1550 ± 10 nm
Maximum spectral width	0.2 nm
Maximum launch power	5 dBm or 3.0 mW
Minimum launch power	0 dBm
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