Gbic Type And Hardware/Software Support; Gbic Media Types And Distances - Extreme Networks Summit Summit1i Hardware Installation Manual

Summary of Common Switch Features
To remove a mini-GBIC similar to the one labeled "Module A" in Figure 1, gently depress and hold the
black plastic tab at the bottom of the connector to release the mini-GBIC, and pull the mini-GBIC out of
the SFP receptacle.
To remove a mini-GBIC connector similar to the one labeled "Module B" in Figure 1, gently rotate the
front handle and pull the mini-GBIC out of the SFP receptacle.
To insert a mini-GBIC connector:
NOTE
Mini-GBICs can be installed in the SFP mini-GBIC receptacles only.
1 Holding the mini-GBIC by its sides, insert the mini-GBIC into the SFP receptacle on the switch or
module.
2 Slide the mini-GBIC into the SFP receptacle until you hear an audible click, indicating the mini-GBIC
is securely seated into the SFP receptacle. If the mini-GBIC has a handle, push up on the handle to
secure the mini-GBIC.

GBIC Type and Hardware/Software Support

Most Extreme Networks switches support two types of GBICs: the Parallel ID GBIC and the Serial ID
GBIC. The switch can identify the media type for the GBIC that is installed. Initial ExtremeWare
software versions do not support Serial ID GBICs. If Serial ID GBICs are installed in a switch with an
initial software release, the switch will not bring up the link on GBIC ports.

GBIC Media Types and Distances

Table 8 describes the media types and associated maximum distances for each GBIC type.
Table 8: GBIC types and maximum distances
Standard
SX
(850 nm optical window)
LX
(1310 nm optical window)
ZX
(1550 nm optical window)
ZX Rev 03
(1550 nm optical window)
22
Media Type
50/125 µm multimode fiber
50/125 µm multimode fiber
62.5/125 µm multimode fiber
62.5/125 µm multimode fiber
50/125 µm multimode fiber
50/125 µm multimode fiber
62.5/125 µm multimode fiber
10/125 µm single-mode fiber
10/125 µm single-mode fiber*
10/125 µm single-mode fiber
10/125 µm single-mode fiber
Mhz•Km Maximum
Rating Distance (Meters)
400 500
500 550
160 220
200 275
400 550
500 550
500 550
– 5,000
– 10,000
– 50,000
70,000
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