TheCisco ^® Coarse Wavelength-Division Multiplexing(CWDM)Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) solution allows enterprise companiesand service providers to provide scalable and easy-to-deploy GigabitEthernet and Fiber Channel services in their networks. The productset helps enable the flexible design of highly available, multi servicenetworks.

The CiscoCWDM GBIC solution is a convenient and cost-effective solution for the adoptionof Gigabit Ethernet and Fiber Channel in the area access networks.

Performance

• 1.25 Gbps full-duplex links

• Optical link budget of 30 decibels (dB)

Platform Support

The CiscoCWDM GBICs are supported across a variety of Cisco switches, routers, andoptical transport devices. For more details, refer to the document Cisco CWDMGBIC Compatibility Matrix.

Connectors and Cabling

• Equipment: Standard GBIC interface

• Network: Dual SC/PC connector