GBIC modules are compatible with optical cabling and connectors, including LC, SC, and ST. Although seldomly used today, GBIC's are still available for the 1. 25Gbps data rate, being mostly used in Ethernet switches, but also in special converters like our. GBIC, short for 'Gigabit Interface Converter', first launched in 1995 by GBIC MSA INF-8053, is the earliest hot-pluggable form factor in the optical transceiver industry. Initially designed for Fibre Channel and Gigabit Ethernet applications, it also supported 100M and 2. With SC. Upgrade to 100G or 400G optics and save. Read about the latest technology and events related to Cisco's optical transceivers. Watch short videos explaining transceiver concepts and how Cisco. We offer a small choice of standard GBIC modules as a complement to our fiber-optic based products.