CITYLIGHT FIBRE CHANNEL CARD
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2. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The CityLIGHT Fibre Channel Card is part of the CityLIGHT system and is
designed to provide a basic transport service for Fibre Channel attached
devices. It converts multimode 850nm or single-mode 1300nm fiber
signals for transmission on single-mode fiber between connected devices
over distances up to 15km on single-mode fiber using short haul optics or
40km using long haul optics.
Two versions of the Fibre Channel Card are available offering different
interfaces to the user’s equipment.
a)
850nm Multimode
b)
1300nm Single-mode
Figure 1 - CityLIGHT Fibre Channel Card
2.1 Data Rate
The CityLIGHT Fibre Channel Card transmits at a data rate of 1062 Mbps.
2.2 Drive Distance
The CityLIGHT Fibre Channel Card allows a user to connect LAN
interfaces over extended distances. Every CityLIGHT Fibre Channel
Card single-mode fiber link can be up to 15km using short haul
optics or 40km using long haul optics.
