LevelOne GNC-0120 Quick Install Guide - Page 3

Fiber Models

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Fiber Models a. For fiber adapters, remove and save the fiber optic connector cover. Insert a matching fiber optic connector into the ports on the adapter as shown. Note: For LC adapters, converter patch cables are available to allow plugging into an SC type connector. b. The SX type adapters must use SX compatible cabling (see table showing maximum reach) and the LX type adapter must use LX compatible cabling. Cabling and adapter types cannot be mixed. Note: the LX adapter has LX stamped on the bracket to identify it. See the Use's Guide on the CD for more information on cable type Fiber Cable Type MM 62.5u MM 50u SM 9.0u 10GBase-SR Type N/A 300M N/A (850nm) 10GBase-LR Type N/A N/A 10KM (1310nm) 1000Base-SX Type 275M 550M N/A (850nm) 1000Base-LX Type N/A N/A 10KM Adapter(1310nm) 100Base-SX Type 2KM 2KM N/A (1310nm) 100Base-LX Type N/A N/A 20KM (1310nm) c. Most connectors and ports are keyed for proper orientation. If the cable you are using is not keyed, check to be sure the connector is oriented properly. d. The adapter must be connected to a compatible link partner, or an IEEE 802.3z- compliant gigabit switch. Optical fiber connection diagram Single-port fiber adapter with LC connector

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Fiber Models
a. For fiber adapters, remove and save the fiber optic connector cover. Insert a matching fiber optic
connector into the ports on the adapter as shown. Note: For LC adapters, converter patch cables are
available to allow plugging into an SC type connector.
b.
The SX type adapters must use SX compatible cabling (see table showing maximum reach) and the LX
type adapter must use LX compatible cabling. Cabling and adapter types cannot be mixed. Note: the LX
adapter has LX stamped on the bracket to identify it. See the Use’s Guide on the CD for more
information on cable type
c. Most connectors and ports are keyed for proper orientation. If the cable you are using is not keyed,
check to be sure the connector is oriented properly.
d. The adapter must be connected to a compatible link partner, or an IEEE 802.3z- compliant gigabit
switch.
Fiber Cable Type
MM 62.5u
MM 50u
SM 9.0u
10GBase-SR
Type
(850nm)
N/A
300M
N/A
10GBase-LR
Type
(1310nm)
N/A
N/A
10KM
1000Base-SX
Type
(850nm)
275M
550M
N/A
1000Base-LX
Type
Adapter(1310nm)
N/A
N/A
10KM
100Base-SX
Type
(1310nm)
2KM
2KM
N/A
100Base-LX
Type
(1310nm)
N/A
N/A
20KM
Optical fiber connection diagram
Single-port fiber adapter with LC connector