Difference btw SML and SMI

[almetcousins]

Hi folks

I have 2 7513 that i want to connect togueter. One of them have an Enhaced ATM OC3 SML (Long reach) linecard and the other one a SMI (intermediate reach) is there any issues regarding using cards with dissimilar reach???

TIA

[owillins]

The difference between the two is the distance. Basically, if the distance is going to be greater the 9.3 miles use Single-mode long reach (SML). Otherwise, you can just use Single-mode intermediate reach (SMI). I don't think there should be a problem connecting the two.