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1-4 Introduction
The 5G106-06 supports the 1000Base-SX and 1000Base-LX specifications using fiber GPIMs.
1000Base-SX is supported with the GPIM-01 providing one SC fiber optic connector for 50 or
62.5 micron multimode fiber optic cable. 1000Base-LX is supported with the GPIM-09 providing
one SC fiber optic connector for 50 or 62.5 micron multimode fiber optic cable, or 10 micron
single mode fiber optic cable. The GPIM-08 meets or exceeds the 1000BASE-LX requirements
using 10 micron single mode fiber optic cable. For GPIM specifications, refer to Appendix C.
1.2 OPTIONS
The optional GPIMs supported by the 5G106-06 module are listed in Table 1-1. Refer to the
firmware Release Notes for any changes or additions to this information.
1.3 PORT TRUNKING
Port Trunking is used for load balancing or load sharing. Port Trunking provides a mechanism to
group, or aggregate, multiple links of any technology together to scale the backbone bandwidth
beyond the limitations of a single link. All links are user-configurable so administrators can scale
the backbone bandwidth by adding Port Trunking. The benefits of Port Trunking include the
following:
• All purchased bandwidth is used.
• Distributed, resilient links increase reliability and performance.
• Multiple technologies are supported within a single trunk for maximum flexibility.
Table 1-1 GPIM Options
Part Number Description Application
GPIM-01 SC fiber connector Supports 50 or 62.5 micron multimode
fiber
GPIM-08 SC fiber connector Supports 10 micron single mode fiber
GPIM-09 SC fiber connector Supports single mode (10 micron) or
multimode (50 or 62.5 micron) fiber