Connectivity - Enterasys SmartSwitch 6G302-06 Installation Manual

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CONNECTIVITY

6G302-06
The 6G302-06 connects to Gigabit Ethernet networks or workstations through its six RJ45 front
panel port connectors. These ports are IEEE 802.3 1000BASE-T compliant, and support the
connection of category 5 cables that are up to 100 meters long.
6G306-06
The 6G306-06 has six ports that support Gigabit Ethernet Port Interface Modules (GPIMs), which
allow the user to make connections to Gigabit Ethernet networks. The GPIMs are hot swappable
and any combination of GPIMs can be installed in the six module ports. Three available GPIMs:
the GPIM-01, GPIM-08, and GPIM-09, provide connectivity to Gigabit Ethernet using fiber. The
GPIM-01 is used for multimode fiber support, the GPIM-08 is used for single mode fiber, and the
GPIM-09 is used for multimode or single mode fiber support. See the Release Notes for any
changes to this information.
NOTE: The acronym "GPIM" stands for Gigabit (Ethernet) Port Interface Module. In this
manual, GPIM is used to designate any type of GPIM, regardless of the style of
connection. When referring to a specific GPIM, the name is used, e.g., GPIM-01.
The module supports the 1000BASE-SX and 1000BASE-LX specifications using fiber GPIMs.
1000BASE-SX is supported with the GPIM-01 providing one SC fiber optic connector for 50 or
62.5 micron multimode fiber optic cable. 1000BASE-LX is supported with the GPIM-09
providing one SC fiber optic connector for 50 or 62.5 micron multimode fiber optic cable, or
10 micron single mode fiber optic cable. The GPIM-08 meets or exceeds the 1000BASE-LX
requirements using 10 micron single mode fiber optic cable. For more specifications on GPIMs,
see Appendix C.
Connectivity
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