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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/
At this web site, you can also find the most up-to-date information,
User Guides and Release Notes about this and other 3Com products.
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 ranges for each connection.
Table 1
1000BASE-SX GBIC Multimode Transmission Ranges
Fiber Type
Diameter
(microns)
Modal
Bandwidth
(MHz
•
km)
Transmission Range
in meters (feet)
Multimode
62.5
160
2 – 220 (6.6 – 721.8)
Multimode
62.5
200
2 – 275 (6.6 – 902.3)
Multimode
50
400
2 – 500 (6.6 – 1640.5)
Multimode
50
500
2 – 550 (6.6 – 1804.6)
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