Installation guide
GBIC Specifications
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*Extreme Networks proprietary. Connections between two Extreme Networks 1000BASE-LX interfaces can use a maximum
distance of 10,000 meters.
Table 91 through Table 96 list the specifications for each GBIC type.
The ZX GBIC and ZX Rev 03 GBIC have minor differences in their specifications, as noted in Table 93
and Table 94. To identify the ZX Rev 03 module, look for one of the following on the label:
• DVA-1203 sticker near the top of the label that covers the Extreme Networks logo
• ZX GBIC (1203) text near the top of the label
• ZX GBIC Rev 03 text near the center of the label
LX70
(1550 nm optical window)
10/125 µm single-mode fiber – 70,000
LX100
(1550 nm optical window)
10/125 µm single-mode fiber 100,000
UTP Category 5 UTP cable – 80
Table 91: 1000BASE-SX GBIC specifications
Parameter Minimum Typical Maximum
Transceiver
Optical output power -9.5 dBm -4 dBm
Center wavelength 830 nm 850 nm 860 nm
Receiver
Optical input power sensitivity -17 dBm
Optical input power maximum 0 dBm
Operating wavelength 770 nm 860 nm
Table 92: 1000BASE-LX GBIC specifications
Parameter Minimum Typical Maximum
Transceiver
Optical output power -11 dBm -3 dBm
Center wavelength 1270 nm 1310 nm 1355 nm
Receiver
Optical input power sensitivity -19 dBm
Optical input power maximum -3 dBm
Operating wavelength 1270 nm 1355 nm
Table 90: GBIC types and maximum distances (Continued)
Standard Media Type
Mhz•Km
Rating
Maximum
Distance (Meters)