Nortel Networks 312865-A - Manual (Page 10)

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Standards, connectors, cabling, and
distance
This section describes GBIC standards, connectors, cabling, and
distance; and provides specifications for the following GBICs:
• “1000BASE-SX,” next
• “1000BASE-LX” on page 9
• “1000BASE-XD” on page 11
• “1000BASE-ZX” on page 13
GBIC ports for both multimode and single-mode fiber have
SC-type connectors and a minimum cable distance of 6.5 feet (2
m).
1000BASE-SX
The Model 1000BASE-SX GBIC provides 1000BASE-SX (850
nm, short wavelength, Gigabit Ethernet) connectivity using SC
duplex multimode fiber connectors.The Model 1000BASE-SX
GBIC supports full-duplex operation only
.
Table 3 describes standards, connectors, cabling, and distance for
the Model 1000BASE-SX GBIC.
Table 3 1000BASE-SX specifications
Type Specifications
Standards Conformity to the following standards:
802.3z, 1000BASE-SX
Connectors Duplex SC fiber optic connector