GBIC and Etherchannel

[markwood]

I have a Catalyst 3548 switch with to GBICs (WS-G5483) inserted. I have two questions:

1. Can the GBIC be used to connect directly to a server with a gigabit NIC?

2. Can I use Etherchannel with these two GBICs to connect to my server with two gigabit NICs teamed?

Many thanks

Mark

[Georg Pauwen · Accepted solution]

Hello Mark,

AFAIK, the answer is yes to both questions. Check the GBIC product page, it also tells you the cabling requirements:

Cisco 1000BaseT Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC)

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/modules/ps872/products_data_sheet09186a00800913cd.html

HTH,

GP