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RE: Anybody using GBICs?

  • From: Tom (UnitedLayer)
  • Date: Tue Oct 28 16:57:17 2003

On Tue, 28 Oct 2003 [email protected] wrote:
> To be more clear, I'm specifically referring to Gigabit Ethernet
> Converters and not SFPs for POS or SONET.  So, to reprhase, where in
> your network topology, are you using Gigabit Ethernet, specifically GE
> interfaces using GBICS?

I think you already got your answer...
Most people using GigE, are using GBIC's.
I don't think I've ever seen SONET gear with replaceable interfaces...

> Are you using GE primarily for customer connections, server connections,
> peering points etc. ?

I think anyone who's willing to pay for, or can justify GigE, is going to
get a GigE connection.