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Connecting to the GBIC Module Ports

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Chapter 2 Installing and Starting Up the Switch Connecting to the GBIC Module Ports Connecting to the GBIC Module Ports Note Install the Gigabit Interface Converters (GBICs) as described in the "GBIC Module Slots" section on page 1-10, and then connect to the 1000BaseX ports. For detailed instructions on installing, removing, and cabling the GBICs (1000BaseSX module or the 1000BaseLX/LH module), refer to the GBIC documentation. For detailed instructions on installing and cabling the GigaStack GBICs, see the Catalyst GigaStack Gigabit Interface Converter Hardware Installation Guide. Connecting to a 1000BaseX GBIC Module Port Caution Do not remove the rubber plugs from the fiber-optic port or the rubber caps from the fiber-optic cable until you are ready to connect the cable. The plugs and caps protect the fiber-optic port and cable from contamination and ambient light. 78-6456-03 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 2-19

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Chapter 2
Installing and Starting Up the Switch
Connecting to the GBIC Module Ports
Connecting to the GBIC Module Ports
Note
Install the Gigabit Interface Converters (GBICs) as described in the
“GBIC Module Slots” section on page 1-10, and then connect to the
1000BaseX ports.
For detailed instructions on installing, removing, and cabling the GBICs
(1000BaseSX module or the 1000BaseLX/LH module), refer to the GBIC
documentation.
For detailed instructions on installing and cabling the GigaStack GBICs, see the
Catalyst GigaStack Gigabit Interface Converter Hardware Installation Guide
.
Connecting to a 1000BaseX GBIC Module Port
Caution
Do not remove the rubber plugs from the fiber-optic port or the
rubber caps from the fiber-optic cable until you are ready to connect
the cable. The plugs and caps protect the fiber-optic port and cable
from contamination and ambient light.