Specifications
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Installing the GBIC, SFP, and XFP Optics Modules in Cisco ONS Platforms
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GBIC, SFP and XFP Installation and Removal
Warning
During this procedure, wear grounding wrist straps to avoid ESD damage to the card. Do not directly
touch the backplane with your hand or any metal tool, or you could shock yourself.
Warning
Before you install, operate, or service the system, read the Site Preparation and Safety Guide. This
guide contains important safety information you should know before working with the system.
Warning
Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.
Caution Do not use GBICs or SPFs/XFPs from third-party vendors. Cisco TAC does not support third-party
vendor GBICs or SFPs/XFPs, for example, any GBIC or SFP/XFP module that is not sourced from Cisco
directly, or via a Cisco Partner or Cisco authorized seller. Cisco-sourced GBICs and SFPs/XFPs can be
identified by the Cisco label and logo.
Note GBICs and SFPs must be matched on either end by type: SX to SX, LX/LH to LX/LH, or ZX to ZX
(GBIC).
Installing a GBIC or SFP/XFP
Prior to installing an SFP, verify that the SFP is the correct type for your network and that you are
installing compatible SFPs, for example, SX to SX or LX/LH to LX/LH.
Note G-Series cards manufactured before August 2003 do not support DWDM GBICs. G1K-4 cards
compatible with DWDM GBICs have a Common Language Equipment Identification (CLEI) code of
WM5IRWPCAA.
Note All versions of G1K-4 cards support coarse wavelength division multiplexing (CWDM) GBICs.
Note GBICs, SFPs, and XFPs are hot-swappable and can therefore be installed/removed while the card/shelf
assembly is powered and running.
Step 1 Remove the GBIC, SFP, or XFP from its protective packaging.
Step 2 Check the label to verify that the GBIC, SFP, or XFP is the correct type for your network.
Table 1 on page 2 shows the available GBICs, SFPs, and XFPs.
Note The GBICs are very similar in appearance. Check the GBIC label carefully before installing it.