ASR 5000 Hardware Platform Overview
Cisco ASR 5000 Series Product Overview â–„
Ethernet 1000 (Gigabit Ethernet) Line Cards
The Ethernet 1000 line card is commonly referred to as the GigE or Gigabit Ethernet Line Card (GELC). The Ethernet
1000 line card is installed directly behind its respective packet processing card, providing network connectivity to the
packet data network. The type of interfaces for the Ethernet 1000 line cards is dictated by the Small Form-factor
Pluggable (SFP) module installed as described below:
Table 15. SFP Modules Supported by the Ethernet 1000 Line Cards
Fiber, LC duplex
female connector
Fiber Type: Multi-mode fiber (MMF), 850 nm wavelength
Core Size (microns)/Range:
62.5/902.23 feet (275 meters)
50/1640.42 feet (500 meters)
Minimum Tx Power: -9.5 dBm
Rx Sensitivity: -17 dBm
Fiber, LC duplex
female connector
Fiber Type: Single-mode fiber (SMF), 1310 nm wavelength
Core Size (microns)/Range: 9/32808.4 feet (10 Kilometers)
Minimum Tx Power: -9.5 dBm
Rx Sensitivity: -19 dBm
Operates in full-duplex up to 100 meters of CAT-5 Shielded Twisted
Pair (STP) cable with BER less than 10e-10.
Important: Class 1 Laser Compliance Notice This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for Class 1 laser devices for IEC825, EN60825, and 21CFR1040 specifications.
WARNING: Only trained and qualified personnel should install, replace, or service this equipment. Invisible laser
radiation may be emitted from the aperture of the port when no cable is connected. Avoid exposure to laser radiation
and do not stare into open apertures. BE SURE TO KEEP COVER ON INTERFACE WHEN NOT IN USE.
Important: Disposal of this product should be performed in accordance with all national laws and regulations.
The Ethernet 1000 Line Cards can be installed in chassis slots 17 through 23, 26 through 39, and 42 through 48. These
cards are always installed directly behind their respective or packet processing cards, but they are not required behind
any redundant packet processing cards (those operating in Standby mode).
The following shows the panel of the Ethernet 1000 line card with the fiber connector, identifying its interfaces and
major components.