What is Cisco GBIC module?

The industry-standard Cisco Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) is a hot-swappable input/output device that plugs into a Gigabit Ethernet port or slot, linking the port with the network.

What is the replacement for Cisco 2960?

Catalyst 9200 Series
Catalyst 9200 Series switches will replace the popular Catalyst 2960-X/XR Series.

What is GLC LX SMD?

Description. The Cisco SFP Gigabit Ethernet Transceiver Module (GLC-LH-SMD) is a Cisco 1000BASE-LX/LH small form-factor pluggable (SFP) Gigabit Ethernet transceiver. This donation provides a single transceiver module, part number GLC-LH-SMD=, without any additional equipment.

What is Cisco SFP modules?

Cisco SFP Modules, the industry-standard Cisco Small Form-Factor Pluggable Gigabit Interface Converter, links your switches and routers to the network. It interfaces a network device motherboard (for a switch, router, media converter or similar device) to a fiber optic or copper networking cable.

What is the difference between a GBIC and an SFP?

GBIC and SFP are both a kind of hot-pluggable optical transceiver which is mainly used to convert between the optical signal and electrical signal. However, GBIC and SFP are equal in performance. The only major difference between them is their size. SFP module is much smaller than GBIC module.

Is 2960X end of life?

Five to seven years from today, the 2960X will be end of sale & end of support. Obviously, it will keep on working past its end of support date, but that means no security vulnerability coverage, which really makes risk and compliance itchy.

Is LX single mode or multimode?

The 1000BASE-LX/LH SFP, compatible with the IEEE 802.3z 1000BASE-LX standard, operates on standard single- mode fiber-optic link spans of up to 10 km and up to 550 m on any multimode fibers.

Are SFP modules universal?

SFP and SFP+ modules look exactly the same. And as they have the same size, your SFP transceiver will fit seamlessly into an SFP+ switch port and vice versa. However, the connection won’t work as you expect it to. Or, worse even, it won’t work at all.

What is the purpose of a GBIC?

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.

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