16N Installation Guide, V4.2.X (AA-RVULB-TE, April 2004)

Technical Specifications

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Data Transmission Ranges

Table 14 provides the data transmission ranges for different cable types and port

speeds.

Table 14: Laser Data Transmission Ranges

Port Speed Cable Short Wavelength Long Wavelength

1 Gb/sec 50µ 1,640 ft. (500 m.) n/a

1 Gb/sec 62.5µ 984 ft.(300 m.) n/a

1 Gb/sec 9µ n/a 6.2 miles (10 km) Optional Long Wave

SFPs are required.

2 Gb/sec 50µ 984 ft.(300 m.) n/a

2 Gb/sec 62.5µ 492 ft.(150 m.) n/a

2 Gb/sec 9µ n/a 6.2 miles (10 km) without an HP

Extended Fabrics license; 50 to 100 km

with a HP Extended Fabrics license.