Enterasys VHSIM-G6, User Manual

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Overview
VHSIM-G6 User’s Guide 1-3
1.2.1 Connectivity
The VHSIM-G6 supports two modes of operation for the Gigabit
interfaces. One mode is that the VHSIM-G6 supports one active and one
redundant Gigabit Ethernet Interface Module (GPIM). The other mode is
that both of the interfaces can be active at the same time. The VHSIM-G6
supports the interfaces with two different hot-swappable GPIMs,
providing connectivity to Gigabit Ethernet using fiber. Any combination
of GPIMs can be installed in the two VHSIM-G6 ports.
The VHSIM-G6 module supports the 1000Base-SX and 1000Base-LX
specifications using the 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.
For more specifications on GPIMs, see
Appendix B .
The VHSIM-G6 operates in full duplex mode, and follows the 802.3x
specifications for auto-negotiation.
1.2.2 LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs
Cabletron Systems provides a visual diagnostic and monitoring system
called LANVIEW. The VHSIM-G6 LANVIEW LEDs help you quickly
identify transmit, receive, and link status.
Chapter 3 provides information
on the VHSIM-G6 LEDs.
1.2.3 Options
The options for the VHSIM-G6 are GPIMs, as listed in Table 1-1 .
Table 1-1 GPIM Options
Part Number Description Application
GPIM-01
SC fiber
connector Supports 50 or 62.5 micron
multimode fiber.
GPIM-09
SC fiber
connector Supports single mode (10 micron) or
multimode (50 or 62.5 micron) fiber.