7204 gbic

[DARYLE DIANIS]

I have a 7204VXR with 1000base-sx gbic in it.  Will this handle only multi mode patch cords or will it run ok with a single mode patch cord?  What will happen if I use a single mode patch cord?  I only need to cover about 10feet and the other device requires single mode.

thanks,

[vmiller]

Based on experience, it Sorta kinda works sometimes, you would susceptable to more link layer errors. Short answer is I wouldn't do it.

there is some collateral info on cisco.com

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/modules/ps5455/product_bulletin_c25-530836.html

[DARYLE DIANIS]

I sort of figured that, do you think this is the single mode version I should be looking to buy?

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thanks

[vmiller]

Thre is an NPE dependency involved. table 11 in the link listed below gives the various gbics by router/processor.

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/interfaces_modules/transceiver_modules/compatibility/matrix/OL_6981.html#wp147564

[DARYLE DIANIS]

thanks for the info, this is good.