SilkWorm 2100 Reference
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Overview
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LWL Fiber Optic GBIC Module
The LWL fiber optic GBIC module, with SC connector color-coded blue, is based on long
wavelength 1300nm lasers supporting 1.0625 Gbps link speeds. This GBIC module
supports 9-micron single-mode fiber. Cables up to 10 kilometers in length with a
maximum of five splices can be used. The GBIC module is shipped with a protective plug
in place; it should remain in place if no fiber optic cable is connected to the port. An LWL
fiber optic GBIC module is shown in Figure 1-2.
Figure 1-2
Long Wavelength Laser (LWL) fiber optic GBIC module
Passive Copper GBIC Module
The Copper (CU) GBIC module is based on High-Speed Serial Data Connection
(HSSDC) interface standards. The copper GBIC module includes a female HSSDC
connector. Standard cables with HSSDC-to-DB9 male connectors are also compatible.
Copper cables up to 13 meters have currently been qualified, thereby supporting ANSI
X3.230 FC-PH intra-cabinet requirements. A passive copper GBIC module is shown in
Figure 1-3.
Figure 1-3
Copper GBIC module
