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Mini-GBIC Type and Hardware/Software Support

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Mini-GBIC Type and Hardware/Software Support

The Summit48si and Summit “e” series switches, the BlackDiamond G16X

module, and the Alpine

GM-16X

module support the small form pluggable (SFP) GBIC, also known as the mini-GBIC. The

switches and the modules identify the type of mini-GBIC that is installed and verify that the mini-GBIC

is an Extreme Networks-certified mini-GBIC.

Mini-GBIC Types

Mini-GBICs are Class 1 laser devices that operate at 3.3 V.

The following types of mini-GBIC interfaces are available for these switches:

• SX mini-GBIC, which conforms to the 1000BASE-SX standard

• LX mini-GBIC, which conforms to the 1000BASE-LX standard

• ZX mini-GBIC, which conforms to the IEEE 802.3z standard

• 1000BX bi-directional mini-GBIC, which conforms to the IEEE 802.3ah 1000BASE-BX10 standard

— 1000BASE-BX-D, 1490 nm TX/1310 nm RX wavelength

— 1000BASE-BX-U, 1310 nm TX/1490 nm RX wavelength

Use only Extreme Networks-certified mini-GBICs, available from Extreme Networks, in the mini-GBIC

port of the switch or module.

Specifications for the mini-GBICs are in Appendix C, “Module Technical Specifications”.

Instructions to install mini-GBICs are in Appendix D, “Installing GBICs and Mini-GBICs”.

GBIC Type and Hardware/Software Support

Most Extreme Networks switches support two types of GBICs: the Parallel ID GBIC and the Serial ID

GBIC. The switch can identify the media type for the GBIC that is installed. Initial ExtremeWare

software versions do not support Serial ID GBICs. If Serial ID GBICs are installed in a switch with an

initial software release, the switch will not bring up the link on GBIC ports.

GBICs are available in the following media types:

• SX

• LX, LX70, and LX100

• ZX

• UTP

Specifications for the GBICs, including media types and optical specifications, are in Appendix C,

“Module Technical Specifications”. Instructions to install GBICs are in Appendix D, “Installing GBICs

and Mini-GBICs”.

NOTE

Extreme Networks optics are tested to work in all supported Extreme Networks switches. We

recommend that all customers use Extreme Networks optics in their Extreme Networks switches.