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Gbic mda – Nortel Networks Media Dependent Adapters 302403-G User Manual

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GBIC MDA

The 450-1GBIC MDA (

Figure 9

) has a single Host port for

Gigabit Interface Converters (GBICs). GBICs are hot-swappable
input/output enhancement components that link Gigabit Ethernet
ports with fiber optic networks.

For more information about GBICs, see the publication
Installing Gigabit Interface Converters (GBICs), part number
312865-A.

For instructions on installing the 450-1GBIC MDA in a network
device, see

“Installing an MDA” on page 24

.

For instructions on installing a GBIC in a 450-1GBIC MDA, see

“Installing a GBIC in an MDA” on page 28

.

Figure 9

shows the 450-1GBIC MDA front panel and GBICs.