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Cisco 10000 Series Routers Line Card Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 12 6-Port OC-3/STM-1 Packet over SONET Line Card Overview
Cables and Connectors
Cables and Connectors
The 6-port OC-3/STM-1 Packet over SONET line card uses LC-type connectors.
Table 12-5 and Table 12-6 provide optical cable specifications for the 6-port OC-3/STM-1 Packet over
SONET line card.
Go to Chapter 16, “Preparing for Installation” to begin the installation or replacement of the line card.
For troubleshooting information, see Chapter 18, “Troubleshooting the Installation.”
Table 12-5 Optical Specifications
Transceiver Type
Transmit
Power
Maximum
Power to
Receiver
Minimum
Receiver
Sensitivity
Nominal Distance
Between Stations Wavelength Fiber Type
Single-mode
intermediate reach
–15 dBm
minimum to
-8 dBm
maximum
–8 dBm –28 dBm Up to 9 mi (15 km) 1280 nm to
1335 nm
Single mode,
core size 8 to
10 microns
Table 12-6 Optical Power Budget
Power Budget Transmit Power Receive Power
Typical Maximum
Distance
12 dB –15 to -8 dBm –28 to –8 dBm 9.3 miles (15 km)