Network Interface (Ni) Modules; Eni Modules; Gni Modules; Miniature Gigabit Interface Converters - Alcatel OMNISWITCH 8800 Getting Started Manual

Network Interface (NI)
Modules
The following section outlines front panel information for
Network Interface (NI) modules, including LED and port
descriptions. For detailed information on OS8-ENI-C24, OS8-
GNI-U8, OS8-GNI-C8, OS8-GNI-U24, OS8-GNI-C24, and
OS8-10GNI-UR1 modules, refer to your OmniSwitch 8800
Hardware Users Guide.

ENI Modules

Ethernet Network Interface (ENI) modules provide Ethernet
connectivity and are available in the following port configura-
tion:
OS8-ENI-C24. Provides 24 twisted-pair RJ-45 ports,
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auto-negotiating and individually configurable as 10BaseT
or 100BaseTX.

GNI Modules

The Gigabit Ethernet Network Interface (GNI) module
provides up to eight 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) connections per
module. GNI modules can be used for backbone connections
in networks where Gigabit Ethernet is used as the backbone
media. GNI modules can also be used in the wiring closet for
connections to workstations and other devices.
OS8-GNI-U8. Provides 8 wire-rate 1 Gbps MiniGBIC
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ports that use LC connectors.
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OS8-GNI-C8. Provides 8 wire-rate twisted-pair 1 Gbps
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RJ-45 ports.
OS8-GNI-U24. Provides 24 high-density 1 Gbps Mini-
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GBIC ports that use LC connectors.
OS8-GNI-C24. Provides 24 high-density twisted-pair
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10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 ports.

Miniature Gigabit Interface Converters

(MiniGBICs)

The OS8-GNI-U8 module provides 8 Miniature Gigabit Inter-
face Converters (MiniGBIC) slots and the OS8-GNI-U24
provides 24 MiniGBIC slots. A MiniGBIC is a Gigabit Ether-
net port module that is hot-pluggable—i.e., it can be installed
or removed while the GNI is powered on and operating with-
out the risk of damage to the MiniGBIC module or the host
circuitry.
When a MiniGBIC is installed, the switch automatically gath-
ers basic MiniGBIC information via the connector's serial
EEPROM interface. This information includes the Mini-
GBIC's capabilities, standard interfaces, manufacturer, and
other information.
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