Alcatel Carrier Internetworking Solutions 7700 Manuel D’Utilisation

Hardware Basics

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The OS7-GNI-U2 module provides two Gigabit Interface 
Converters (GBIC) slots. A GBIC is a Gigabit Ethernet port 
module that is hot-pluggable—i.e., it can be installed or 
removed while the GNI is powered on and operating without 
the risk of damage to the GBIC module or the host circuitry.

When a GBIC is installed, the switch automatically gathers 
basic GBIC information via the connector’s serial E2PROM 
interface. This information includes the GBIC’s capabilities, 
standard interfaces, manufacturer, and other information. 

The following GBIC types are available for OS7-GNI-U2 
modules:

• GBIC-SX—1000BaseSX multimode fiber, supports 

distances up to 550 meters; uses SC connectors

• GBIC-LX—1000BaseLX single mode fiber, supports 

distances up to 10 km; uses SC connectors

• GBIC-LH-70—1000BaseLH long haul single mode 

fiber, supports distances up to 70 km; uses SC connec-
tors

• GBIC-C—1000BaseT copper connection, supports 

distances up to 100 meters; uses one RJ-45 connector 

Customers should use only Alcatel-provided GBIC modules. 
Third party GBIC modules not provided by Alcatel are not 
guaranteed to work properly.

Note. For information in installing GBIC modules, refer to 

The OS7-GNI-U12 module provides 12 MiniGBIC slots. A 
MiniGBIC is a Gigabit Ethernet port module that is hot-plug-
gable—i.e., it can be installed or removed while the GNI is 
powered on and operating without the risk of damage to the 
MiniGBIC module or the host circuitry.

When a MiniGBIC is installed, the switch automatically gath-
ers basic MiniGBIC information via the connector’s serial 
E2PROM interface. This information includes the Mini-
GBIC’s capabilities, standard interfaces, manufacturer, and 
other information. 

The following MiniGBIC types are available for OS7-GNI-
U12 modules:

• MINIGBIC-SX—1000BaseSX multimode fiber, 

supports distances up to 550 meters; uses LC connec-
tors

• MINIGBIC-LX—1000BaseLX single mode fiber, 

supports distances up to 10 km; uses LC connectors

• MINIGBIC-LH-70—1000BaseLH long haul single 

mode fiber, supports distances up to 70 km; uses LC 
connectors

Customers should use only Alcatel-provided MiniGBIC 
modules. Third party MiniGBIC modules not provided by 
Alcatel are not guaranteed to work properly.

Note. For information in installing MiniGBIC modules, 
refer to 

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