What is 1000BASE-ZX?
What is 1000BASE-ZX?
Overview. Ethernet 1000Base-ZX Cabling. Supports IEEE 802.3ah, IEEE 802.3z, Gigabit Ethernet Networking. Data Transfer Speeds up to 1Gbps.
What is SX in 1000BASE-SX?
1000Base-SX is a type of standard for implementing Gigabit Ethernet networks. The SX in 1000BaseSX stands for short, and it indicates that this version of Gigabit Ethernet is intended for use with short-wavelength transmissions over short cable runs of fiber-optic cabling.
What is ZX fiber?
1000BASE-ZX is a non-standard but multi-vendor term to refer to Gigabit Ethernet transmission using 1,550 nm wavelength to achieve distances of at least 70 kilometres (43 miles) over single-mode fiber. Some vendors specify distances up to 120 kilometres (75 miles) over single-mode fiber, sometimes called 1000BASE-EZX.
What is the meaning of GBIC?
gigabit interface converter
A gigabit interface converter (GBIC) is a transceiver that converts electric currents (digital highs and lows) to optical signals, and optical signals to digital electric currents. The GBIC is typically employed in fiber optic and Ethernet systems as an interface for high-speed networking.
What media type is used by 1000BASE ZX?
Optical Fiber
Specifications
| Product Name | 1000BASE-ZX Single Mode-Rugged SFP |
|---|---|
| Maximum Data Transfer Rate | 1 |
| Ethernet Technology | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Media Type Supported | Optical Fiber |
| Network Technology | 1000Base-ZX |
What is 1000BASE-SX LX?
1000BASE-SX is a fiber optic Gigabit Ethernet standard for operation over multi-mode fiber using a 770 to 860 nanometer, near infrared (NIR) light wavelength. The standard specifies a distance capability between 220 meters and 550 meters.
What is GBIC and SFP?
They are used to convert optical and electrical signals. GBIC stands for Gigabit Interface Converter and SFP stands for Small Form-factor Pluggable. Although relative models of each technology are equal in performance, SFP’s are generally considered as an upgraded version of a GBIC module, because they are smaller.
What are Gbics and SFP?
What is GBIC and how does it work?
Short for gigabit interface converter, GBICis a hot-swappablenetworking component that enables a router, switch, or other network devices to have support for different connections.
What is the history of GBIC?
The GBIC standard is non-proprietary and is defined by the Small Form Factor committee in document number 8053i. The first publication of the proposal was in November 1995. A few corrections and additions were made through September 2000. Robert Snively of Brocade Communications was technical editor.
What is the difference between GBIC and SFP?
A smaller variation of the GBIC called the small form-factor pluggable transceiver (SFP), also known as mini-GBIC, has the same functionality but in a smaller form factor. Announced in 2001, it largely made the GBIC obsolete.