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A GBIC transceiver is the short form used to denote Gigabit Interface Converter, a media conversion instrument between fiber optic and Gigabit Ethernet networks. Through a GBIC transceiver, a Gigabit network equipment is able to connect directly to single mode fiber ports, copper wires or any other multimode fiber ports.

Any GBIC transceiver has its own various sources agreement as the industrial standards. This in turn helps the manufacturers to save money to develop their own standards as well as resolve any compatibility concerns. Furthermore, GBIC transceivers can also benefit the users and customers, as the device support GBIC which makes it fit to be used in various types of GBIC transceivers from various suppliers. In addition to that, GBIC is hot pluged and helps users to modify connections as per their requirements.

The product variants of GBIC transceiver as well as Cisco SFP offer companies and service providers with the capacity to establish a Fiber Channel and Gigabit Ethernet connection within their network easily. The Gigabit Interface Convertor is the standard for transceivers that plugs into Gigabit Ethernet and links to a fiber optic network. However, the SFP is for small form factor pluged transceiver.

GBIC transceivers are perfect for any interconnections over the Gigabit Ethernet hubs and for switches environment. The converter designs are practical for high performance and point-to-point interactions that need gigabit or fiber channel interconnections. Selected features of these transceivers are listed below-

1. 1.25Gb/s GBIC transceiver with RJ-45 interface

2. Complies with GBIC Standard Revision 5.5

3. Auto-sense MDI-X, SCA-2 host connector

4. Differential PECL inputs and outputs, TTL signal detect indicator

5. Meets IEEE-802.3z and 802.3ab

The benefits of Cisco SFP and CWDM GBIC transceiver comprise its scalability that uses only one strand to move up to eight channels. The device works with a standard SFP and GBIC port. Furthermore, the CISCO equipment need not be powered as well as configured. It is versatile equipment that allows multiple network configurations. At the same time, these products enable businesses and service providers to increase the bandwidth of a Gigabit Ethernet without utilizing a new fiber.

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