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GBIC Transceiver Installation Guide

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CAUTION:

GBICs are keyed and can be inserted only one way. If the GBIC 

does not click when you insert it, remove the GBIC, turn it over, and 
reinsert it.

Removing the Transceiver

To replace an existing GBIC transceiver, compress the side tabs and gently 
pull the transceiver out of the port.

Troubleshooting

Transceivers

After you insert the GBIC transceiver into the port, the system software 
verifies the transceiver operation. If you should experience problems refer 
to the steps and conditions below.

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/gigabit_ethernet/gbics

No LED Error

Corrective action

If the GBIC LED does not light after you insert it into the chassis, remove 
the GBIC and re-insert it.

If the transceiver is not working properly, the system displays an 
appropriate error message, as described in the following sections.

“Unqualified GBIC” Error

If the system detects an unqualified GBIC or a problem with the integrity 
of the GBIC, it sets the port type to 

Unqualified GBIC

, displays a short 

description (

Uqual.GBIC

), and captures the error in the event log.

WARNING: 
The GBIC in Port xx is NOT approved by 3Com & may violate electromagnetic emission 
or safety requirements for your country. Refer to 3Com's web page 
(www.3com.com/gigabit_ethernet/gbics) for our current approved list.

Using a newer version GBIC transceiver (GBIC91, GBIC92, GBIC93, or 
GBIC97) in a system running older code (pre-Release 3.0) can generate 
the above message. For a list of GBIC devices that are qualified for the 
Switch 4007, see this 3Com Web site:

http://www.3com.com/gigabit_ethernet/gbics

The event log may show one of the following informational messages:

Unqualified GBIC: I2C read error

Содержание GBIC

Страница 1: ...nsceiver with the system on which is called hot swapping Figure 1 GBIC Fiber Optic Transceiver 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 en_US prodlist jsp tab cat pathtype purch ase cat 227 selcat LAN Switches 28Modular 29 For the most...

Страница 2: ...cables see this 3Com Web site http www 3Com com gigabit_ethernet gbics Table 2 shows the transmission ranges for each connection 1000BASE T GBIC Transceivers The 1000BASE T GBIC transceiver supports connections over Category 5 cabling up to 300 meters 1000 ft Table 1 1000BASE SX GBIC Multimode Transmission Ranges Fiber Type Diameter microns Modal Bandwidth MHz km Transmission Range in meters feet ...

Страница 3: ...he chassis with your hands or fingers Fiber Safety Precautions The GBIC fiber ports on your system use lasers To ensure your safety when you install or work with these GBIC systems read and comply with the precautions in this section WARNING The fiber optic lasers used in 3Com GBIC ports meet the regulatory requirements for casual exposure to the eye As with any source of bright light however 3Com...

Страница 4: ...CAUTION GBIC transceivers are keyed and can be properly inserted only one way If the transceiver does not click when you insert it remove it turn it over and reinsert it a Figure 2 shows how to insert the transceiver into a GBIC port Installation into other chassis is the same except that the chassis ports may be oriented vertically Figure 2 Inserting the GBIC Transceiver in a Switch 4007 3 Gently...

Страница 5: ...you insert it into the chassis remove the GBIC and re insert it If the transceiver is not working properly the system displays an appropriate error message as described in the following sections Unqualified GBIC Error If the system detects an unqualified GBIC or a problem with the integrity of the GBIC it sets the port type to Unqualified GBIC displays a short description Uqual GBIC and captures t...

Страница 6: ...ue xx Unqualified GBIC Transceiver byte s error Meaning For both of these messages the value xx of this GBIC type is not a Module Definition 4 GBIC Serial Identification as defined by the Gigabit Interface Converter specification Corrective action Replace this transceiver with a GBIC that is qualified by 3Com GBIC Disable Error If the system detects that the transceiver cannot emit the proper lase...

Страница 7: ... electromagnetic emission or safety requirements for your country Refer to 3Com s web page www 3com com gigabit_ethernet gbics for our current approved list The following informational message is shown in the event log Unqualified GBIC Unqualified vendor part number Corrective action Although this report does not necessarily indicate that the GBIC transceiver will not function properly with the sy...

Страница 8: ...ipment and it is recommended that they be insured or sent by a method that provides for tracking of the package Responsibility for loss or damage does not transfer to 3Com until the returned item is received by 3Com The repaired or replaced item will be shipped to Customer at 3Com s expense not later than thirty 30 days after 3Com receives the defective product 3Com shall not be responsible for an...

Страница 9: ...TS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE DISCLAIMER Some countries states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties or the limitation of incidental or consequential damages for certain products supplied to consumers or the limitation of liability for personal injury so the above limitations and exclusions may be limited in their application to you When the implied warranties are not ...

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