Switch Owner's Manual
Using the Passport 8100 Modules
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LEDs
Each port on the Passport 8148TX module has two LEDs that indicate data speed 
and activity for the port (Figure 1-6
). In addition, the module has three LEDs to 
indicate system operating conditions. For details of LED operation, refer to 
Appendix B, “LEDs
.” 
Figure 1-6. LEDs on the Passport 8148TX Module
Passport 8108GBIC 8-Port I/O Module
The Passport 8108GBIC I/O module (Figure 1-7) provides eight bays for 
installing any of four types of gigabit interface converters (GBICs). These fiber 
ports allow you to make riser connection, server attachments, or interswitch links. 
The following four types of GBICs are available:
• 1000BASE-SX
• 1000BASE-LX
• 1000BASE-XD
• 1000BASE-ZX
Note: Only Nortel Networks-qualified GBICs are supported for use in the 
Passport 8108GBIC module. For specific model numbers, refer to the Nortel 
Networks price list.
1
2 3
9120EA
1 = Module LEDs
2 = Port Speed LEDs
3 = Port Link/Activity LEDs










