Cisco GLC-T User Manual

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Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) Module and Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) GBIC Module Installation Information and Specifications
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GBIC Module and SFP Module Overview
GBIC Module and SFP Module Overview
The following topics are in this section:
• SFP and GBIC Short Wavelength Modules, page 7
• SFP and GBIC Long Wavelength Modules, page 7
• SFP and GBIC Extended Wavelength Modules, page 7
• GBIC Module and SFP Module Cabling and Connection Equipment, page 8
The GBIC module and SFP module are input/output (I/O) devices that plug into a Gigabit Ethernet port,
linking the port with a 1000BASE-X fiber-optic network. A GBIC module is shown in Figure 1, and an
SFP module in Figure 2.
Note Other GBIC modules and SFP modules exist for technologies other than Gigabit Ethernet. However, the
information in this document is for GBIC modules and SFP modules that plug in to only Gigabit Ethernet
ports.
Figure 1 GBIC Module
Figure 2 SFP Module
The GBIC module and SFP module have a receiver port (RX) and a transmitter port (TX) that make up
one optical interface.
1 Receiver (RX) 2 Transmitter (TX)
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1 2
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Cisco GLC-T Specifications

General

Brand	Cisco
Model	GLC-T
Category	Control Unit
Language	English