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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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router and Cisco uBR10012 cable router. The GBIC modules and SFP modules are input/output devices
that plug into a Gigabit Ethernet (GE) port, linking the port with a 1000BASE-X fiber-optic network.
The devices are used on Cisco platforms that have Gigabit Ethernet interfaces.
Also see the documentation that shipped with the GBIC module or SFP module or the installation guide
for your router, I/O controller, processor engine, or port adapter.
Contents
This document contains the following sections:
• Related Documentation, page 2
• GBIC Module and SFP Module Overview, page 4
• Cisco 1000BASE-T SFP Modules, page 9
• CWDM GBIC Module and SFP Module Description and Information, page 9
• Mode-Conditioning Patch Cord Description, page 13
• Installation Prerequisites, page 15
• Installing and Removing the GBIC Module or SFP Module, page 16
• Installing a GBIC Module, page 17
• Installing an SFP Module, page 18
• Installing the GBIC Module or SFP Module Interface Cables, page 20
• Fiber-Optic Cleaning Information, page 22
• Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request, page 23
Related Documentation
The Cisco IOS software running on your router contains extensive features and functionality, which are
documented online and in the following resources:
• Cisco IOS software configuration documentation contains Cisco IOS software configuration
information and support. See the modular configuration and modular command reference
publications in the set that corresponds to the software release installed on your Cisco hardware.
Access these documents at:
http://www.cisco.com/cisco/web/psa/default.html?mode=prod
For hardware installation and maintenance information, refer to the following documents:
• Cisco 7200 series routers:
Cisco 7200 Series Routers Documentation Roadmap
• Cisco 7201 router:
Cisco 7201 Router Documentation Roadmap
• Cisco 7301 router:
Cisco 7301 Internet Router Documentation Roadmap
Cisco 7304 routerCisco 7304 Internet Router Documentation Roadmap
• Cisco 7401ASR router: