
Extreme Networks Consolidated Hardware Guide 1-11
GBIC Type and Hardware/Software Support
• Distance is 20 km
• Fiber attenuation is 0.30 dB/km
• Loss penalties are 3 dB
Required Link Budget LB = (20 km * 0.30 dB/km) + 3 dB = 9 dB
When calculating the supported link distance, if the link distance is less than the
minimum length supported, external attenuators may be needed. To determine the
supported link distance, use the following formula:
Link distance supported = (system budget - loss penalties) / fiber attenuation
For example, Table 1-10 and Table 1-11 use the supported link distance formula to
determine the maximum link distances for two different GBICs: the ZX GBIC and the
LX70 GBIC.
Maximum Budget for Link Partners
Figure 1-2 displays the maximum budget for the following GBIC link partners:
• Older ZX GBIC and Older ZX GBIC
• LX70 GBIC and LX70 GBIC
• ZX GBIC and LX70 GBIC
Table 1-10: Cable Attenuation and Distances for the ZX GBIC
Cable Attenuation Minimum Distance Maximum Distance
0.30 dB/km 0 km (19.5-3)/0.30 = 55 km
0.25 dB/km 0 km (19.5-3)/0.25 = 66 km
0.23 dB/km 0 km (19.5-3)/0.23 = 71 km
Table 1-11: Cable Attenuation and Distances for the LX70 GBIC
Cable Attenuation Minimum Distance Maximum Distance
0.30 dB/km 27 km (22-3)/0.30 = 63 km
0.25 dB/km 33 km (22-3)/0.25 = 76 km
0.23 dB/km 36 km (22-3)/0.23 = 82 km
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