Transceiver-Based Gigabit Ethernet Cards
Traffic Card Descriptions 2-9
Gigabit Ethernet ports on these cards require a gigabit interface converter (GBIC), a small form-factor
pluggable (SFP), or a 10-Gbps SFP (XFP) transceiver in each port. Table 2-5 lists the transceiver type for
each Gigabit Ethernet card.
These transceivers are described in the Transceivers for SmartEdge Traffic Cards document.
Figure 2-4 shows the front panels of these cards with transceivers installed in their ports.
Figure 2-4 Gigabit Ethernet Cards
Table 2-5 Transceiver Types for Gigabit Ethernet Cards
Traffic Card Transceiver Type
Gigabit Ethernet (first and second versions) GBIC
Gigabit Ethernet 3 SFP
Gigabit Ethernet 1020 (10-port) SFP
Gigabit Ethernet 1020 (20-port) SFP
10 Gigabit Ethernet XFP