Page 2 - Table 1 shows the transmission ranges for each connection.; Transceivers; The 1000BASE-LX GBIC transceiver supports these connections:; Transceivers; Table 1
2 GBIC Transceiver Installation Guide 1000BASE-SX GBIC Transceivers The 1000BASE-SX GBIC transceiver supports a direct connection to 62.5-micron or 50-micron multimode fiber-optic cable. Table 1 shows the transmission ranges for each connection. 1000BASE-LX GBIC Transceivers The 1000BASE-LX GBIC tra...
Page 3 - GBIC Transceiver Installation Guide; Safety Precautions; When the system is on:; Fiber Safety Precautions; The fiber optic lasers used in 3Com GBIC ports meet the; CLASS 1
GBIC Transceiver Installation Guide 3 Safety Precautions Be sure to follow all safety precautions when you replace a GBIC transceiver in the system. To avoid electric shocks and burns to yourself and damage to the equipment, read and follow these warnings: WARNINGS: When the system is on: ■ Never in...
Page 4 - Inserting the; GBIC transceivers are keyed and can be properly inserted only; Figure 2; Inserting the GBIC Transceiver in a Switch 4007; GEN Interface
4 GBIC Transceiver Installation Guide Inserting the Transceiver Before you connect the system to the Gigabit Ethernet network, first insert the transceiver into the GBIC port on the system, as described in this section. The procedure is similar for all relevant chassis or modules. To ensure optimal ...
Page 5 - GBICs are keyed and can be inserted only one way. If the GBIC; Removing the Transceiver; Corrective action; “Unqualified GBIC” Error; Unqualified GBIC
GBIC Transceiver Installation Guide 5 CAUTION: GBICs are keyed and can be inserted only one way. If the GBIC does not click when you insert it, remove the GBIC, turn it over, and reinsert it. Removing the Transceiver To replace an existing GBIC transceiver, compress the side tabs and gently pull the...
Page 6 - ) of this GBIC type is not a; GBIC Disable Error; disabled; The following message appears in the event log:; “Unapproved GBIC” Error
6 GBIC Transceiver Installation Guide Meaning The transceiver, which connects to the module host board through a 20-pin connector is not seated properly, and a clean connection cannot be established. Corrective action To correct this problem, completely remove the transceiver and then reinsert it. I...
Page 7 - displays a short description,; Unqualified GBIC: Unqualified vendor part number
GBIC Transceiver Installation Guide 7 If the system detects a transceiver that 3Com does not support, it sets the port type to Unqualified GBIC , displays a short description, (Unappr.GBIC) , and captures the error in the event log. WARNING The GBIC in Port xx is NOT approved by 3Com & may viola...
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3Com Corporation L IMITED W ARRANTY 3Com GBIC Transceivers H ARDWARE 3Com warrants to the end user (“Customer”) that this hardware product will be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for one (1) year from the date of purchase from 3Com or its authorized rese...