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Cisco ONS 15454 SDH Installation and Operations Guide, R3.3
May 2002
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation
Card Installation
very similar in appearance, check the GBIC label carefully before installing it. For a description of
GBICs and their capabilities, see Chapter 9, “Ethernet Operation.” A gigabit interface converter is
shown in Figure 1-15.
Figure 1-15 A gigabit interface converter
Table 1-11 shows the available GBICs.
Procedure: Install Gigabit Interface Converters
Step 1 Remove the GBIC from its protective packaging.
Step 2 Check the part number to verify that the GBIC is the correct type for your network.
Step 3 Grip the sides of the GBIC with your thumb and forefinger and insert it into the slot on the front panel
of the Gigabit Ethernet card (shown in Figure 1-16).
GBICs are hot-swappable and can be installed or removed when the card or shelf assembly is powered
and running.
Note GBICs are keyed to prevent incorrect installation.
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Table 1-11 Available GBICs
GBIC Product Number
Short-reach (1000BaseSX) 15454E-GBIC-SX=
Long-reach (1000BaseLX) 15454E-GBIC-LX=
Extra-long-reach (1000BaseZX) (for G1000-4 only) 15454E-GBIC-ZX=
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