User guide

Summit GbX Installation and User Guide 3
Summary of Features
S
UMMARY OF
F
EATURES
The SummitGbX extends the distance of Gigabit Ethernet links on Summit and
BlackDiamond switches to 80 kilometers using single mode fiber. Depending on the
quality of fiber, distances of 100 kilometers, or more, can be achieved. The summary of
features is as follows:
• One full-duplex Gigabit Ethernet fiber optic interface and one full-duplex
long-distance fiber interface
• Full-duplex bandwidth operation with 2 Gbps throughput
• Highly reliable performance and a very low Bit Error Rate (BER) of 10
-12
• Standard duplex SC optical connector interface to Summit switches
• Standard SC optical connector for long-distance fiber interface
• Graphical user interface for management, using an RS-232c port
— Loopback diagnostic control
— Signal
— Loss of synchronization
— Over-temperature warning
• Low profile, 1U (1.75 inches)
• Standard 19-inch rack mount
• Dual, redundant, load sharing power supplies
S
UMMIT
GbX F
RONT
V
IEW
Figure 2 shows the front panel view of the SummitGbX.
Figure 2:
SummitGbX front panel
TX RX
CLASS 1 LASER
LDI OPTICAL PORT
Status
LEDs
LDI ports Gigabit
port
RX
FLT
LDI
GBE
LDI OPTICAL PORT
TX RX
POWER
TEMP
CLASS 1 LASER
GBE OPTICAL PORT
TX RX
CLASS 1 LASER
SYNC
LOSS
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