1.2GBIC

The GBIC is compliant with Fibre Channel FC-PH-2 physical layer option 100-M5- SN-I and the ANSI FC-AL standard. The full speed of the module is 1062.5 Mbits/ second. The range of distances supported is 2 to 500 meters.

Sun currently ships two types of GBICs: one with a bailed locking mechanism and one without.

FIGURE 1-3GBIC That Does Not Have a Bail

Bail

FIGURE 1-4GBIC That Has a Bail

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Sun Microsystems FC-100 service manual Gbic, 3GBIC That Does Not Have a Bail