Cisco Cisco Gigabit Ethernet GBIC SFP Modules

Release Notes for Catalyst GigaStack Gigabit Interface Converter  3

Each GigaStack GBIC now ships with a removable clip that can be used to provide extra security 
against accidental cable removal. Install the GBIC clip as follows:

Before inserting the Gigastack GBIC into a switch, attach the clip to the GBIC by 
carefully inserting the tabs on the clip into the slots on either side of the GBIC, in the 
orientation shown in Figure 1. Slide the clip toward the port side of the GBIC.

You can attach the GigaStack cable connector(s) to the GigaStack GBIC either before or after 

you insert the GBIC into the switch. Refer to the Catalyst GigaStack Gigabit Interface Converter 
Installation Guide for instructions on installing the GBIC. 

Insert the cable connector(s) into the GBIC receptacle(s) according to your configuration.

Swing the GBIC clip up toward the GBIC so that the alignment bump in the clip seats in 
the indentation on the bottom of the GBIC.

Secure the cable(s) in the notches on the clip. Refer to Figure 2.
If you have not already done so, insert the GBIC into the switch according to your 
installation manual instructions.

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GigaStack GBIC ports

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