
1-10 Extreme Networks Consolidated Hardware Guide
Summary of Common Switch Features
If a ZX GBIC is used on the same link with an LX70 GBIC, the available link budget is
reduced to a total of 18 dB. Additionally, a minimum attenuation of 6 dB is required to
ensure correct operation of the ZX GBIC receiver.
*The transmitter output power level for the 1000BASE-LX70 is +4 dBm. The maximum allowable receiver input power level is
-3 dBm. Therefore, there is a minimum of 7 dB loss required for the link to operate without errors. This minimum required loss
can be achieved using a fiber length of 32 km (0.25 dB/km provides 8 dB loss), or by adding 10 dB of fixed optical attenuator
at the receiver end.
Determining Budget and Distance Calculations
When calculating the distance that is attainable by using optical cable with a specified
loss per kilometer, Extreme Networks recommends that 3 dB of the total budget be
reserved for losses that are induced by cable splices, cable connectors, and operating
margin. These are referred to as loss penalties.
To determine the required link budget for a specific distance of fiber, use the following
formula:
Required Link Budget LB = [(Distance d) * (Fiber Attn)] + all other Loss Penalties
• Distance is the distance between the links
• Fiber attenuation is the fiber or cable attenuation
• loss penalties are the amounts reserved for losses that are induced by cable splices,
cable connectors, and operating margin.
The following example determines a required link budget of 9 dB where the following
is true:
Table 1-9: 1000BASE-LX70 Specifications
Parameter Minimum Typical Maximum
Transceiver
Optical output power 0 dBm 3 dBm 4 dBm*
Center wavelength 1540 nm 1550 nm 1560 nm
Receiver
Optical input power sensitivity -24 dBm
Optical input power maximum -3 dBm
Operating wavelength 1200 nm 1560 nm
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