GBIC, short form of gigabit interface converter, is a fiber optic transceiver used to transform between electric signals and optical fiber signals. The GBIC transceiver is suitable for interconnections in the Gigabit Ethernet hubs and switches environment. The GBIC technology expands the industry's flexible, standards-based 1000BASE-X design, allowing for a simple and low-cost migration path to Gigabit Ethernet.

Cisco, a famous manufacturer in networking, is an international acknowledged standard as described by SFF Committee in document SFF-8053. Its GBIC fiber transceiver is suitably designed enclosure to be changed from one type of external interface to another simply by plugging in a GBIC. In general, Cisco GBIC fiber optic transceivers use dual SC optical fiber interface, which is perfect fitable to the GBIC slot on the switches or routers.

The Cisco 1000BASE-T GBIC is an ideal solution for Catalyst 6500, 4000, 3550, 2950, 3500 XL and 2900 XL Series switch customers, such as cisco GBIC WS-G5483, providing full duplex Gigabit Ethernet connectivity to high-end workstations and between wiring closets over existing copper network infrastructures. There are two key product applications for the Cisco 1000BASE-T GBIC: connectivity to high-end workstations and distribution and wiring closet interconnectivity.

WS-G5483, also called copper GBIC transceiver, is an ideal solution for Catalyst switch customers. It uses Category 5 cables to provide 1000Base-T full-duplex connectivity between the Gigabit Ethernet module or supervisor engine and the network.

WS G5483 specifications:

Device Type: Transceiver module;

Interface (Bus) Type: Plug-in module;

Connectivity Technology: Wired;

Application: 1000BASE-T;

Data Transfer Rate: 1Gbps;

Wavelength: n/anm;

Max Distance: 100m;

Fiber Type: n/a;

Connector: RJ45;

DDM: Without DDM;

Operating Temperature: 0~70 C;

Compliant with MSA GBIC Specification.

The WS-G5483 must be operatred within the specified temperature and voltage limits. The optical ports of the module shall be terminated with an optical connector or with a dust plug.

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