Network Interface (NI) Modules
GNI Modules
OmniSwitch 8800 Hardware Users Guide
December 2004
page 5-11
OS8-GNI-U24/OS8-GNI2-U24 Front Panel
OS8-GNI-U24 Front Panel
OS8-GNI-U24
OK1
OK2
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Module Status LEDs
OK1.
Hardware Status. Displays solid
green when powered on and the GNI has
passed hardware diagnostic tests. Displays
solid amber when powered on and the GNI
has failed hardware diagnostic tests.
OK2.
Software Status. Blinks green when
the GNI is operational and has successfully
loaded software. Displays solid amber
when powered on and the GNI has failed to
load software.
Gigabit Ethernet Port LEDs
Each fiber-based Gigabit Ethernet port has
a corresponding LED. This LED indicates
the link and activity status for each Gigabit
Ethernet port. The LED displays green
when a valid Gigabit Ethernet cable con-
nection exists. Flashes green as data is
transmitted or received on the port.
Module
Status
LEDs
Gigabit Ethernet Ports
The OS8-GNI-U24 and OS8-GNI2-U24
modules provide 24 MiniGBIC slots.
These slots support the following Mini-
GBIC types:
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MINIGBIC-SX—1000BaseSX
Multimode fiber, supports distances
up to 550 meters; uses LC connec-
tors.
•
MINIGBIC-LX—1000BaseLX
Single mode fiber, supports
distances up to 10 km; uses LC
connectors.
•
MINIGBIC-LH-70—
1000BaseLH
Long haul fiber, supports distances
up to 70 km; uses LC connectors.
Module Label
The label on the front panel identifies
the module type: either OS8-GNI-U24
or OS8-GNI2-U24.
