3Com 3CGBIC91, 3CB9LF20R, 3CGBIC92, 3CGBIC97 Installation Manual

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70-km Gigabit Ethernet GBIC Transceiver Installation Guide

For 3Com Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) Transceivers

Description

The Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) ports on your system connect to Gigabit Ethernet networks through a GBIC transceiver (Figure 1), providing a high-speed connection over fiber-optic cable. The transceiver connects to the network using a fiber-optic duplex Subscriber Connector (SC). You can remove and replace the transceiver with the system on (which is called hot-swapping).

Figure 1

To ensure optimal performance, compatibility, and regulatory compliance, use only GBIC transceivers that 3Com supports. For a list of currently supported GBICs, see this 3Com Web site:

http://www.3Com.com/gigabit_ethernet/gbics

70-km Gigabit Ethernet GBIC Fiber-Optic Transceiver

For the most up-to-date information about this and other 3Com products, always see the User Guides and Release Notes at this 3Com Web site:

http://support.3Com.com/nav/switches.htm

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Table 1 shows the transmission range and other data for this connection.

Ta b l e 1

Fiber Type

Single-mode 9µm core PC 10 – 70 km (6.2 – 43.4 mi)

Table 2 shows the optical parameters of the

Ta b l e 2

Parameter Symbol Min Typ Max Units Notes/Conditions

Transmitter

Receiver

70-km Gigabit Ethernet GBIC Single-Mode Transmission Range

Minimum Diameter (microns)

Connector End

Polish

Transmission Range

70-km Gigabit Ethernet GBIC.

Optical Parameters

Wavelength

Optical output power

Optical input power

1540 1550 1570 nm

–4 N/A N/A dBm Average power

out

–24 N/A N/A dBm BER< 10

coupled into single-mode fiber

-12

with PRBS 27 –1 test data pattern @ 1.25Gb/s

Safety Precautions

Be sure to follow all safety precautions when you replace a GBIC transceiver in the system. To avoid electric shocks and burns to yourself and damage to the equipment, read and follow these warnings:

WARNINGS: When the system is on:

■ Never insert a metal object such as a screwdriver or a finger with

jewelry into open module slots.

■ Do not touch any connections inside the chassis with your hands or

fingers.

Fiber Safety Precautions

The GBIC ports on your system use lasers. To ensure your safety when you install or work with these GBIC systems, read and comply with the precautions in this section.

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WARNING: The fiber optic lasers used in 3Com GBIC ports meet the regulatory requirements for casual exposure to the eye. As with any source of bright light, however, 3Com recommends that you do not look into the laser light source.

FDA Class 1 Laser Device

This product complies with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Rules 21 CFR Subchapter J applicable at date of manufacture.

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

IEC 825, Class 1 Laser Devices are for connection only to Class 1 Laser Devices. Multimode and single-mode fiber optic interfaces use lasers.

Inserting the

Transceiver

Before you connect the system to the Gigabit Ethernet network, first insert the transceiver into the GBIC port on the system, as described in

this section. The procedure is similar for all relevant CoreBuilder

chassis.

To ensure optimal performance, compatibility, and regulatory compliance, use only GBIC transceivers that 3Com supports. For a list of GBIC devices that are qualified for the CoreBuilder 3500, 9000, and 9400, see this 3Com Web site:

http://www.3com.com/gigabit_ethernet/gbics

Read and follow the instructions in “Safety Precautions” earlier in this

guide.

Orient the transceiver so that the duplex SC connector is toward you.

CAUTION: GBIC transceivers are keyed and can be properly inserted only one way. If the transceiver does not click when you insert it, turn it over and reinsert it.

Figure 2 shows how to insert the transceiver into a CoreBuilder 3500

GBIC port.

Figure 3 shows how to insert the transceiver into a GBIC port on the

CoreBuilder 9000 7-slot chassis. Installation in the 8-slot and 16-slot chassis is the same except that the chassis ports are oriented vertically.

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1000 BASE (GBIC) 3C35330

PWR

INS

ERR

L E T

INS

MODEM

TERMINAL

ETHERNET 10BT

123456789

Figure 2

Inserting the 70-km GBIC Transceiver in a CoreBuilder 3500

1000BASE GBIC module

Duplex SC connector

GBIC port

Figure 3

Inserting the 70-km GBIC Transceiver in a CoreBuilder 9000

GBIC port

GEN Interface

module

Duplex SC connector

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Gently slide the transceiver into the GBIC port until it clicks into place.

CAUTION: GBIC transceivers are keyed and can be properly inserted only one way. If the transceiver does not click when you insert it, turn it over and reinsert it.

You are now ready to cable the system to the Gigabit Ethernet network.

Removing the Transceiver

To replace an existing GBIC transceiver, compress the side tabs and gently pull the old transceiver out of the port.

Troubleshooting

Transceivers

After you insert the GBIC transceiver into the port, the system software verifies the transceiver operation, as discussed in this section.

To ensure optimal performance, compatibility, and regulatory compliance, use only GBIC transceivers that 3Com supports. For a list of currently supported GBICs, see this 3Com Web site:

http://www.3com.com/gigabit_ethernet/gbics

If the transceiver is not working properly, the system displays an appropriate error message, as described in the following sections.

“Unqualified GBIC” Error

If the system detects an unqualified GBIC or a problem with the integrity of the GBIC, it sets the port type to description at the display (

Uqual.GBIC), and captures the error in the

Unqualified GBIC, displays a short

event log.

WARNING The GBIC in Port xx is NOT approved by 3Com & may violate electromagnetic emission or safety requirements for your country. Refer to 3Com's web page (www.3com.com/gigabit_ethernet/gbics) for our current approved list.

Using a newer version GBIC transceiver (GBIC91, GBIC92, or GBIC97) in a system running older code (pre-Release 3.0) can generate the above message. For a list of GBIC devices that are qualified for the CoreBuilder 3500, 9000, and 9400, see this 3Com Web site:

http://www.3com.com/gigabit_ethernet/gbics

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The event log may show one of the following informational messages:

■ Unqualified GBIC: I2C read error

Meaning

Corrective action

Meaning

Corrective action

Meaning

The transceiver, which connects to the module host board through a 20-pin connector is not seated properly, and a clean connection cannot be established.

To correct this problem, completely remove the transceiver and then reinsert it. If the problem persists, contact 3Com Technical Support. For contact information in the United States and Canada, call 1-800-NET-3COM. For the number to call in other locations, visit the 3Com Web site:

■ Unqualified GBIC: Checksum match error

http://www.3com.com/util/enterprise.html

The system uses checksum error detection to verify the integrity of the GBIC data. If the system detects a problem with the data, it displays an error message that indicates a checksum failure.

Although this condition does not necessarily indicate that the GBIC transceiver will not function in the system, replace the transceiver to ensure proper operation.

■ Unqualified GBIC: MODDEF Value – xx

■ Unqualified GBIC: Transceiver byte(s) error

For both of these messages, the value (xx) of this GBIC type is not a Module Definition 4 GBIC (Serial Identification) as defined by the Gigabit Interface Converter specification.

Corrective action

Replace this transceiver with a GBIC that is qualified by 3Com.

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GBIC Disable Error

If the system detects that the transceiver cannot emit the proper laser signal, it disables the port, sets the port type to description (

GBIC Disable), and captures the error in the event log.

disabled, displays a short

The following message appears in the event log:

Due to excessive TxFault conditions, GBIC Port xx has been disabled.

Meaning

Corrective action

Excessive Tx Fault conditions indicate a faulty GBIC.

Replace the transceiver. If the problem persists, contact network supplier or 3Com Technical Support. For contact information, see the Technical Support appendix in the Getting Started Guide for your system.

“Unapproved GBIC” Error

Supported transceivers are those that 3Com has specifically tested and qualified for use with 3Com GBIC systems. Pretesting at 3Com ensures proper functionality, compatibility, and regulatory compliance.

If the system detects a transceiver that 3Com does not support, it sets the port type to

Unappr.GBIC), and captures the error in the event log.

(

Unqualified GBIC, displays a short description,

The following informational message is shown in the event log:

Unqualified GBIC: Unqualified vendor part number

Corrective action

Although this report does not necessarily indicate that the GBIC transceiver will not function properly with the system, it does indicate that 3Com has not qualified the transceiver and does not support it.

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Incorrect Value in the Ethernet Display Field (CoreBuilder 3500)

An incorrect value appears in the Ethernet display field when all of these conditions are true:

■ Your CoreBuilder 3500 is running system software at Release 2.1 or

earlier.

■ You have installed or reinstalled a new or replacement GBIC (for

example, Model Number 3CGBIC91, 3CGBIC92 or 3CGBIC97).

■ You enter the ethernet summary or the ethernet detail command

for the first time.

Calculating the Link

Budget for the 70-km

GBIC Transceiver

When all of these conditions are true, the text appears in the

portType field of the Ethernet display even though the

(GBIC) Non-qualified

GBIC is qualified and functions properly. Disregard this incorrect value.

The 70-km GBIC has an optical budget of 20 dB and operates at a wavelength of 1550 nm. Calculate potential link distances as follows:

■ Minimum launch power is –4 dBm.

■ Minimum receive sensitivity is –24 dBm.

The optical budget is arrived at by subtracting the minimum receive sensitivity of –24 dBm from the minimum launch power of –4 dBm, which yields an optical budget of 20 dB.

■ Allow 0.25 dB attenuation per kilometer of single-mode fiber at

1550 nm.

■ Allow 0.5 dB attenuation per mating connector.

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Sample Calculations

System A

60 km of fiber with 8 mating connectors:

60 km of single-mode fiber

x 0.25 dB per km = 15 dB fiber attenuation

8 mating connectors

x 0.50 dB per connector = 4 dB connector attenuation

15 dB fiber attenuation

+ 4 dB connector attenuation = 19 dB total link attenuation

System B

75 km of fiber with 2 mating connectors:

75 km of single-mode fiber

x 0.25 dB per km = 18.75 dB fiber attenuation

2 mating connectors

x 0.50 dB per connector = 1 dB connector attenuation

18.75 dB fiber attenuation

+ 1dB connector attenuation = 19.75 dB total link attenuation

System C

90 km of fiber with 4 mating connectors:

90 km of single-mode fiber

x 0.19 dB per km = 17.1 dB fiber attenuation

4 mating connectors

x 0.5 dB per connector = 2 dB connector attenuation

17.1 dB fiber attenuation

+ 2 dB connector attenuation = 19.1 dB total link attenuation

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The budget figures for all three of the sample systems reflect conservative values for fiber attenuation and connector attenuation to assure operation at 70 km under typical to less-than-ideal conditions. Link distances of greater than 70 km can be attained when conditions allow. Fiber attenuation of 0.19 dB per km and lower is possible, allowing link lengths beyond 70 km. Consult your fiber installer to obtain actual link attenuation values at 1550 nm for the fiber intended for use with the 70-km GBIC transceiver.

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