From: Ronnie Angello (ronnie.angello@gmail.com)
Date: Wed Jul 02 2008 - 20:27:35 ART
Yep, and SFP+ are the new 10G SFPs. I thought that SFPs were all Gig
interfaces but I recently discovered that there are also Fast Ethernet
and SONET SFPs. GBICs (Gigabit Interface Converter) are for Gig
interfaces only as far as I know.
On Wed, Jul 2, 2008 at 7:01 PM, Dale Shaw <dale.shaw@gmail.com> wrote:
> Tim,
>
> On Wed, Jul 2, 2008 at 1:01 PM, Tim <ccie2be@nyc.rr.com> wrote:
>> Hi guys,
>>
>> This is an Off Topic question:
>
> Not really.
>
>> I think of a Gbic as basically a media converter that plugs into a 6500
>> gigabit module/blade.
>>
>> Is a SFP just another type of Gbic?
>
> Essentially, yes. SFPs are more common now, I presume largely due to
> their smaller physical footprint ("Small Form Factor Pluggable GBIC").
> They perform exactly the same function as GBICs, but I think you'll
> find there is a larger range of SFPs available. On the fibre optic
> front, you'll find the same options like 1000BASE-SX (MMOF),
> 1000BASE-LX/LH and 1000BASE-ZX (SMOF) etc.
>
> GBIC and SFP slots are available for many platforms -- not just 6500/7600.
>
> When you get into the world of 10 gigabit Ethernet, you'll discover
> there are even more form factors: XENPAK, X2, XFP -- maybe even other
> that I'm not aware of.
>
> cheers,
> Dale
>
>
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