RackSwitch G8124 Installation Guide
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Chapter 2: Installing the RackSwitch G8124
BPP-00018-01, December 2009
Installing an SFP or SFP+ Transceiver
The RackSwitch G8124 supports the following Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP+)
transceivers:
SFP+ 10GBase-SR Short Range Transceiver (BN-CKM-SP-SR)
SFP+ 10GBase-LR Long Range Optical Fiber Transceiver (
BN-CKM-SP-LR)
SFP 1000BASE-T Copper Transceiver (BN-CKM-S-T)
SFP 1000BASE-T-SX Short Range Optical
Transceiver (
BN-CKM-S-SX)
SFP+ Optical Transceiver
The G8124 only accepts approved SFP+ transceivers. The SFP+ optical transceiver provides two
fiber-optic cable connectors for connecting to external ports.
Perform the following steps to install an SFP+ optical transceiver into a SFP+ slot on
the G8124.
Note –
To avoid damage to the cable or the SFP+ transceiver, do not connect the fiber-optic cable
before you install the transceiver.
1.
Remove the safety cap and pull the locking lever into the down (unlocked) position.
2.
Insert the transceiver into the port until it clicks into place. Use minimal pressure
when you insert the transceiver into the slot. Do not use excessive force when you insert the
transceiver; you can damage the transceiver or the SFP+ slot.
The transceiver has a mechanical guide key to prevent you from inserting the
transceiver incorrectly.
3.
Pull up the locking lever to lock the transceiver into place.
4.
Connect the fiber-optic cable.
To remove a SFP+ transceiver, disconnect the fiber-optic cable, and pull down the locking lever to
release the transceiver. After you remove the transceiver, replace the safety cap.
Caution—
Class 1 Laser Product
Do not look directly into a fiber-optic transceiver or into the ends of fiber-optic cables.
Fiber-optic transceivers and fiber-optic cable connected to a transceiver emit laser light that can
damage your eyes.
Do not leave a fiber-optic transceiver uncovered except when inserting or removing cable.
The safety cap keeps the port clean and prevents accidental exposure to laser light.
Always inspect and clean the LC connector end faces before making any connections.