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GBIC Transceiver

Installation Guide

For 3Com Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) Transceivers

Description

The Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) ports on your system connect to

Gigabit Ethernet networks through a GBIC transceiver (Figure 1),

providing a high-speed connection over fiber-optic or copper cable. The

transceiver connects to the network using a fiber-optic duplex subscriber

connector (SC) or a RJ-45 connector. You can remove and replace the

transceiver with the system on (which is called

hot-swapping

Figure 1

GBIC Fiber-Optic Transceiver

To ensure optimal performance, compatibility, and regulatory compliance,

use only GBIC transceivers that 3Com supports. For a list of currently

supported GBICs, see this 3Com Web site:

http://www.3com.com/products/en_US/prodlist.jsp?tab=cat&pathtype=purch

ase&cat=227&selcat=LAN+Switches+%28Modular%29

For the most up-to-date information about this and other 3Com

products, always see the User Guides and Release Notes at this 3Com

Web site:

http://www.3com.com/products/en_US/prodlist.jsp?tab=cat&pathtype=supp

ort&cat=227&selcat=LAN+Switches+%28Modular%29&family=526

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Gbic transceiver installation guide for 3com gigabit interface converter (gbic) transceivers description the gigabit interface converter (gbic) ports on your system connect to gigabit ethernet networks through a gbic transceiver (figure 1), providing a high-speed connection over fiber-optic or coppe...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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 violate e...
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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...
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W arranties e xclusive if a 3com product does not operate as warranted above, customer’s sole remedy for breach of that warranty shall be repair, replacement, or refund of the purchase price paid, at 3com’s option. To the full extent allowed by law, the foregoing warranties and remedies are exclusiv...
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