GBIC

Short for Gigabit Interface Converter, GBIC is a hot-swappable networking component that enables a router, switch, or other network device to have support for different types of connections. For example, a network router may have a blade that supports several different types of GBICs, meaning the user can use different types of fiber connections, copper connections, or other types of network connections. Below is a graphic illustration of a single 10000BASE-SX NETGEAR GBIC module.

Also see:  Network definitions