Sun Microsystems FC-100 User Manual
Chapter 1
Product Description
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1.2
GBIC
The GBIC is compliant with Fibre Channel FC-PH-2 physical layer option 100-M5-
SN-I and the ANSI FC-AL standard. The full speed of the module is 1062.5 Mbits/
second. The range of distances supported is 2 to 500 meters.
SN-I and the ANSI FC-AL standard. The full speed of the module is 1062.5 Mbits/
second. The range of distances supported is 2 to 500 meters.
Sun currently ships two types of GBICs: one with a bailed locking mechanism and
one without.
one without.
FIGURE 1-3
GBIC That Does Not Have a Bail
FIGURE 1-4
GBIC That Has a Bail
Bail