User`s guide

Overview
VHSIM-G6 User’s Guide 1-3
1.2.1 Connectivity
The VHSIM-G6 supports two modes of operation for the Gigabit
interfaces. One mode is that the VHSIM-G6 supports one active and one
redundant Gigabit Ethernet Interface Module (GPIM). The other mode is
that both of the interfaces can be active at the same time. The VHSIM-G6
supports the interfaces with two different hot-swappable GPIMs,
providing connectivity to Gigabit Ethernet using fiber. Any combination
of GPIMs can be installed in the two VHSIM-G6 ports.
The VHSIM-G6 module supports the 1000Base-SX and 1000Base-LX
specifications using the GPIMs. 1000Base-SX is supported with the
GPIM-01 providing one SC fiber optic connector for 50 or 62.5 micron
multimode fiber optic cable. 1000Base-LX is supported with the
GPIM-09 providing one SC fiber optic connector for 50 or 62.5 micron
multimode fiber optic cable, or 10 micron single mode fiber optic cable.
For more specifications on GPIMs, see Appendix B.
The VHSIM-G6 operates in full duplex mode, and follows the 802.3x
specifications for auto-negotiation.
1.2.2 LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs
Cabletron Systems provides a visual diagnostic and monitoring system
called LANVIEW. The VHSIM-G6 LANVIEW LEDs help you quickly
identify transmit, receive, and link status. Chapter 3 provides information
on the VHSIM-G6 LEDs.
1.2.3 Options
The options for the VHSIM-G6 are GPIMs, as listed in Table 1-1.
Table 1-1 GPIM Options
Part Number Description Application
GPIM-01
SC fiber
connector
Supports 50 or 62.5 micron
multimode fiber.
GPIM-09
SC fiber
connector
Supports single mode (10 micron) or
multimode (50 or 62.5 micron) fiber.