Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Troubleshooting Guide

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GigaBit Interface Converter Module (GBIC)-Shortwave (SW)
The shortwave GBIC module converts electrical signals to optical serial signals for transmission
across the FC-AL and vice versa. The Fibre Channel cable connector is plugged into the
installed GBIC module.
A GBIC-shortwave module is useable at the following locations on the FC-AL:
■ The Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter/E or Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter/P
■ The RA4000 Controller
■ At each port connector used in the Storage Hub 7 or Storage Hub 12
Figure 1-9. GBIC SW module
Table 1-4
GBIC-SW Module Specifications
Feature Description
Compliance Fibre Channel FC-PH-2 physical layer option
100-M5-SN-1
Baud rate 1062.5 Mbaud
Fibre short wave
50 µm dia. (preferred) or 62.5 µm
Laser 780 nm (non-OFC)
Optical connector interface Dual SC
Distance
50 µm-2 to 500 meters
62.5 µm-2 to 300 meters