User Guide

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Chapter 7
Replacing a GBIC
FIGURE 7-3 GBIC Removal and Insertion
Cables
The following table lists the cable characteristics for approved GBICs:
TABLE 7-8 GE Cable Characteristics
GBIC Type Characteristics
1000BASE-T (copper) Cable:
Connect
or:
Range:
Category 5 UTP
RJ-45
Up to 100 m (325 feet)
1000BASE-SX
(optical)
Shortwave 850 nm
Cable:
Connect
or:
Range:
62.5 µm multimode fiber
SC-type fiber optic
Up to 260 m (850 feet)
Squeeze Release Tabs
and Remove GBIC
Insert GBIC
With Label Up