Connecting Gigabit Ethernet Network Modules
This chapter describes how to connect Gigabit Ethernet network modules for modular access routers and
contains the following sections:
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To determine whether your router supports a specific network module, see
Gigabit Ethernet Network Modules
The Gigabit Ethernet network module provides single-port Gigabit Ethernet connectivity through an
installed Gigabit interface converter (GBIC). The GBIC determines the type of connectivity available to
the network module. (See
Figure 21-1 Gigabit Ethernet Network Module Faceplate
NM-1GE
See
1000BASE-T ports cannot be looped back through use of an external loopback cable.
Note
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Gigabit Ethernet Network Modules, page 21-1
Gigabit Ethernet Network Module LEDs, page 21-4
Related Documents, page 21-5
Figure
GBIC
Table 21-1
for information on connection types supported by each GBIC.
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