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Basic connections
Switch connection
See the hardware reference manual of your specific switch for ISL connection and cable
management information. The standard or default ISL mode is L0. ISL mode L0 is a static mode,
with the following maximum ISL distances:
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For more information on extended ISL modes, which enable long distance inter-switch links, refer to
Chapter 23, "Managing Long Distance
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10 km at 1 Gbps
5 km at 2 Gbps
2.5 km at 4 Gbps
1 km at 8 Gbps
1 km at 10 Gbps
1 km at 16 Gbps
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Fabric OS Administrator's Guide
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