Options
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Introduction
The 5G106-06 supports the 1000BASE-SX and 1000BASE-LX specifications using fiber GPIMs.
1000BASE-SX is supported with the GPIM-01 providing one SC fiber optic connector for 50 or
62.5 micron multimode fiber optic cable. 1000BASE-LX is supported with the GPIM-09
providing one SC fiber optic connector for 50 or 62.5 micron multimode fiber optic cable, or
10 micron single mode fiber optic cable. The GPIM-08 meets or exceeds the 1000BASE-LX
requirements using 10 micron single mode fiber optic cable. For GPIM specifications, refer to
Appendix C
.
1.2
OPTIONS
The optional GPIMs supported by the 5G106-06 module are listed in
Table 1-1
. Refer to the
firmware Release Notes for any changes or additions to this information.
1.3
PORT TRUNKING
Port Trunking is used for load balancing or load sharing. Port Trunking provides a mechanism to
group, or aggregate, multiple links of any technology together to scale the backbone bandwidth
beyond the limitations of a single link. All links are user-configurable so administrators can scale
the backbone bandwidth by adding Port Trunking. The benefits of Port Trunking include the
following:
•
All purchased bandwidth is used.
•
Distributed, resilient links increase reliability and performance.
•
Multiple technologies are supported within a single trunk for maximum flexibility.
Table 1-1
GPIM Options
Part Number
Description
Application
GPIM-01
SC fiber connector
Supports 50 or 62.5 micron multimode
fiber
GPIM-08
SC fiber connector
Supports 10 micron single mode fiber
GPIM-09
SC fiber connector
Supports single mode (10 micron) or
multimode (50 or 62.5 micron) fiber
