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Appendix C: Making Fiber Connections 64
Appendix C: Making Fiber Connections
When using fiber to connect S6L system components, you must use two SFP qualified transceiver modules per connection in ad-
dition to supported fiber-optic cable (see
Cabling Requirements
for information on supported cabling). To make a fiber connec-
tions to an S6L system component, insert the SFP transceiver module into a fiber Network port of an S6L system component, and
then insert the fiber-optic cable into the SFP module.
The following applies to S6L control surface, E6L Engine, Stage 64, and Stage 32 connections (Stage 16s do not support Fiber con-
nections).
To make a fiber-optic connection to an S6L system component:
1
Remove the dust plug from the desired fiber Network port on the S6L system component, and set it aside for later use.
2
Align the SFP module with the fiber Network port so that the release latch on the SFP module faces up (when installing in the
S6L control surface or the E6L engine), or to the left (when installing in a Stage 64).
3
Insert the SFP module into the port until you feel the module snap into place inside the port.
4
Remove the dust plug from the SFP module’s port, and set it aside for later use.
5
Remove the dust cap from the fiber-optic cable connector, align the connector with the port so that the tab on the top of the cable
connector faces up (when installing in the S6L control surface or the E6L engine), or to the left (when installing in a Stage 64),
and then insert the cable into the SFP module until you feel the cable connector snap into place.
To remove the fiber-optic cable from the SFP module:
1
Press the tab on the top on the cable connector to release the cable, and then pull the cable out of the SFP module.
2
Replace the dust cap on the end of the fiber-optic cable connector.
To remove the SFP module from the fiber port:
1
Pull the release latch on the SFP module out and down to release the module from the port, using a small flat head screwdriver
if necessary.
2
Pull the module out of the port.
3
Replace the dust plug on the SFP module port and place the module in an anti-static bag.
It is recommended that you do not install or remove an SFP module with a cable attached to it, or install or remove an SFP
module more often than is necessary. Always cover fiber-optic ports and connector ends when they are not connected using
dust caps and plugs.
Fiber Network ports A (left) and B (right) on the S6L control surface (dust plugs removed)