Installation guide

Chapter 2 Preparing for Installation
Gigabit Interface Converters
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WS-G5484, WS-G5486, and WS-G5487 Optical GBICs
Table 2-12 lists the three types of optical GBICs.
Each of the three types of optical GBICs comes in two physical models shown in
Figure 2-10. These two physical models require different installation procedures.
Figure 2-10 Optical GBIC Physical Styles (WS-G5484, WS-G5486, and
WS-G5487)
Table 2-12 Optical GBIC Model List
Product Number GBIC
WS-G5484 Short wavelength
(1000BASE-SX)
WS-G5486 Long wavelength/long haul
(1000BASE-LX/LH)
WS-G5487 Extended distance
(1000BASE-ZX)
Receiver
Clip
Handle
Transmitter
Receiver
Transmitter
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