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Part No. 312865-C
January 2002
4401 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Installing Gigabit
Interface Converters,
SFP, and CWDM SFP
Gigabit Interface
Converters
*312865-C*
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CWGBIC.fm Page 0 Wednesday, December 12, 2001 11:26 AM Copyright © 2002 Nortel Networks All rights reserved. January 2002. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The statements, configurations, technical data, and recommendations in this document are believed to be accurate and reliable, but are presented without express or implied warranty. Users must take full responsibility for their applications of any products specified in this document. The informati
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CWGBIC.fm Page 1 Wednesday, December 12, 2001 11:26 AM Caution: Only qualified technicians should install this equipment. Place all printed circuit boards on an antistatic mat until you are ready to install them. If you do not have an antistatic mat, wear a discharge leash to free yourself of static before touching any of the printed circuit boards, or free yourself of static by touching a grounded metal object before handling a printed circuit board. Product Safety Meets requirement
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CWGBIC.fm Page 2 Wednesday, December 12, 2001 11:26 AM Advertencia: Los equipos de fibra óptica pueden emitir radiaciones de láser o infrarrojas que pueden dañar los ojos. No mire nunca en el interior de una fibra óptica ni de un puerto de conexión. Suponga siempre que los cables de fibra óptica están conectados a una fuente luminosa. Avvertenza: Le apparecchiature a fibre ottiche emettono raggi laser o infrarossi che possono risultare dannosi per gli occhi. Non guardare mai direttame
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CWGBIC.fm Page 3 Wednesday, December 12, 2001 11:26 AM Figure 1 GBIC extraction tabs and extractor handle GBIC model with GBIC model with extractor tabs extractor handle 9702FA GBIC labeling The Nortel Networks label on a typical GBIC (Figure 2) contains a Nortel Networks serial number, a bar code, a manufacturer’s code, an interface type, and a part number. Figure 2 Nortel Networks GBIC label GBIC interface type Part number Bar code Serial number Manufacturer code 9706EA 3
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CWGBIC.fm Page 4 Wednesday, December 12, 2001 11:26 AM Note: When you contact a Nortel Networks service representative for troubleshooting purposes, you must have the following information available: Nortel Networks serial number Manufacturer’s code Interface type GBIC part number GBIC and SFP GBIC model list Table 1 lists and describes the Nortel Networks GBIC and SFP GBIC models. Table 1 Nortel Networks GBIC and SFP GBIC models Model number Product number Description 1000BASE
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CWGBIC.fm Page 5 Wednesday, December 12, 2001 11:26 AM Handling, safety, and environmental guidelines Before installing your GBIC, read the following handling, safety, and environmental guidelines: GBICs are static sensitive. To prevent damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD), follow your normal board and component handling procedures. GBICs are dust sensitive. When you store a GBIC, or when you disconnect it from a fiber optic cable, always keep the dust cover over the GBIC’s o
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CWGBIC.fm Page 6 Wednesday, December 12, 2001 11:26 AM 2 Verify that the GBIC is the correct model for your network configuration (Table 1 on page 4). 3 Remove the dust cover from the GBIC’s optical bores. 4 Grasp the GBIC between your thumb and forefinger. 5 Insert the GBIC into the slot on the front panel of the Gigabit Ethernet switching module (Figure 3) . Figure 3 Inserting the GBIC into the switching module Note: GBICs are keyed to prevent incorrect insertion. Removing a GBIC This
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CWGBIC.fm Page 7 Wednesday, December 12, 2001 11:26 AM 2 Depending on your GBIC model, either grasp the extraction tabs (Figure 1) located on either side of the GBIC with your thumb and forefinger, or lift the extractor handle (Figure 1) attached to the GBIC. 3 Slide the GBIC out of the Gigabit Ethernet module slot. 4 If the GBIC does not slide easily from the module slot, use a gentle side-to-side rocking motion while firmly pulling the GBIC from the slot. 5 Dispose of the GBIC accor
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CWGBIC.fm Page 8 Wednesday, December 12, 2001 11:26 AM Standards, connectors, cabling, and distance This section describes GBIC standards, connectors, cabling, and distance; and provides specifications for the following GBICs: “1000BASE-SX,” next “1000BASE-LX” on page 9 “1000BASE-XD” on page 11 “1000BASE-ZX” on page 13 “1000BASE-T” on page 15 GBIC ports for both multimode and single-mode fiber have SC-type connectors and a minimum cable distance of 6.5 feet (2 m). 1000BASE-SX
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CWGBIC.fm Page 9 Wednesday, December 12, 2001 11:26 AM Table 3 1000BASE-SX specifications (continued) Type Specifications Connectors Duplex SC fiber optic connector Cabling 62.5 µm MMF optic cable 50 µm MMF optic cable Distance 902 ft. (275 m) using 62.5 µm MMF optic cable 1804 ft. (550 m) using 50 µm MMF optic cable Wavelength 850 nm Optical budget 7 dB Laser Transmitter Characteristics Minimum launch power -10 dBm Maximum launch power -4 dBm Receiver Characteristics Minimum receiver
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CWGBIC.fm Page 10 Wednesday, December 12, 2001 11:26 AM Table 4 describes standards, connectors, cabling, and distance for the Model 1000BASE-LX GBIC. Table 4 1000BASE-LX specifications Type Specifications Standards Conformity to the following standards: 802.3z, 1000BASE-LX Connectors Duplex LC fiber optic connector Cabling 62.5 µm MMF optic cable 50 µm MMF optic cable 10 µm SMF optic cable Distance 1804 ft. (550 m) using 62.5 µm MMF optic cable 1804 ft. (550 m) using 50 µm MMF optic
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CWGBIC.fm Page 11 Wednesday, December 12, 2001 11:26 AM Note: When multimode fiber is used in long-distance applications, external, removable, mode-conditioning patch cords may be required to prevent differential mode delay (DMD). You can order mode conditioning patch cords through Nortel Networks: SC-SC Mode-Conditioning Patch Cord 62.5/125 (part number AA0018035) SC-SC Mode-Conditioning Patch Cord 50/125 (part number AA0018036) 1000BASE-XD The Model 1000BASE-XD GBIC provides Gigab
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CWGBIC.fm Page 12 Wednesday, December 12, 2001 11:26 AM Table 5 1000BASE-XD GBIC specifications (continued) Type Specifications Connectors Duplex SC single-mode fiber optic connector Cabling Single-mode fiber optic cable Distance Up to 50 km using single-mode fiber cable, depending on the quality of the fiber Optical budget 17 dB Laser Transmitter Characteristics Wavelength 1550 ± 10 nm Maximum spectral width 0.2 nm Maximum launch power 0 dBm or 1.0 mW Minimum launch power into -5 dBm o
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CWGBIC.fm Page 13 Wednesday, December 12, 2001 11:26 AM 1000BASE-ZX The Model 1000BASE-ZX GBIC provides Gigabit Ethernet connectivity using SC duplex single-mode fiber connectors. High-performance optical transceivers enable Gigabit Ethernet link distances up to 70 km over single-mode fiber cable. The ports operate in full-duplex mode only. Note: The 1000BASE-ZX Model GBIC is based on proprietary signaling. Nortel Networks recommends that this product be used only with other Nortel Ne
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CWGBIC.fm Page 14 Wednesday, December 12, 2001 11:26 AM Table 6 1000BASE-ZX GBIC specifications (continued) Type Specifications Distance 70 km Receiver Characteristics Wavelength 1200 to 1550 nm Minimum receiver sensitivity -22 dBm Maximum input power -3 dBm Note: When shorter lengths of single-mode fiber cable are used, there is a risk of overloading the receiver. It may be necessary to insert an in-line optical attenuator in the link to prevent overloading, as follows: Insert a 10
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CWGBIC.fm Page 15 Wednesday, December 12, 2001 11:26 AM 1000BASE-T The Model 1000BASE-T GBIC provides 1000BASE-T (Gigabit Ethernet) connectivity. Table 4 describes standards, connectors, cabling, and distance for the Model 1000BASE-LX GBIC. Table 7 1000BASE-LX specifications Type Specifications Standards Conformity to the following standards: IEEE 802.3z and IEEE 802.3AB Connectors RJ-45 connector Cabling Distance 100 m maximum Receiver Characteristics Minimum receiver 0.50 volts sen
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CWGBIC.fm Page 16 Wednesday, December 12, 2001 11:26 AM Introduction to Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) Gigabit Interface Converters This section describes the Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) and label, and provides a SFP GBIC model list. Product description Small Form Factor Pluggable Gigabit Interface Converters (SFP GBICs) are hot-swappable input/output enhancement components designed for use with Nortel Networks* products to allow Gigabit
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CWGBIC.fm Page 17 Wednesday, December 12, 2001 11:26 AM SFP GBIC labeling The Nortel Networks label on a typical SFP GBIC (Figure 5) contains a Nortel Networks serial number, a bar code, a manufacturer’s code, an interface type, and a part number. Figure 5 Nortel Networks SFP GBIC label Part number GBIC interface type AA141901x SFP 1000 BASE-xx Top view 21CFR(J) CLASS1 Serial number Bar code Side view 10516EA Note: When you contact a Nortel Networks service representative for troublesh
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CWGBIC.fm Page 18 Wednesday, December 12, 2001 11:26 AM SFP GBIC model list Table 8 lists and describes the Nortel Networks SFP GBIC models. Table 8 Nortel Networks SFP GBIC models Model number Product number Description 1000BASE-SX (LC AA1419013 Small Form Factor Type) Pluggable, short wavelength 550 m 1000BASE-SX AA1419014 Small Form Factor (MT-RJ Type) Pluggable, short wavelength 550 m 1000BASE-LX (LC AA1419015 Small Form Factor Type) Pluggable, long wavelength 5 km Note: The ca
