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Short for Gigabit Interface Converter, a transceiver that converts serial electric signals to serial optical signals and vice versa. In networking, a GBIC is used to interface a fiber optic system with an Ethernet system, such as Fibre Channel and Gigabit Ethernet. GBIC transceivers are common in equipment from the early 2000s and many large systems have they deployed. Optical GBIC equipment has been replaced by SFP in newer equipment, causing operators to look for used GBIC transceivers when expanding or maintaining their network. Optical GBIC equipment is a smart choice for smaller deployments such as two-fiber interfaces. You’ll also save space with SFP for larger port needs.
GBIC modules allow technicians to easily construct and upgrade electro-optical communications networks. The most common GBIC transceiver is a plug-in module that is hot-swappable. The devices are cost-effective and efficient, because they eliminate the necessity for replacing entire boards at the system level. Upgrading can be done with any number of units at a time, from an individual module to all the modules in a system. Flexibility is major benefit for optical GBIC equipment, in particular its ability to introduce and support units into systems using multiple optical technologies. For instance, Cisco optical GBIC equipment and GBIC transceivers can be interchanged on a wide variety of Cisco equipment and work well with multiple interfaces the brand uses.
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There are few replacements or secondary options for equipment that demands the GBIC standard. You keep your network prepared for changes and maintenance when you buy GBIC transceivers. However, if you’re moving away from optical GBIC equipment, then your transceivers will have little use in more modern systems. Sell GBIC transceivers you need to Worldwide Supply and maximize your past investment’s return. Contact us online or give us a call at 888.328.2266 for more information.