Brocade Communications Systems ICX 7250, Hardware Installation Manual

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Cleaning the fiber-optic connectors
To avoid problems with the connection between the fiber-optic transceiver (SFP or SFP+) and the fiber cable connectors, Brocade
strongly recommends cleaning both connectors each time you disconnect and reconnect them. Dust can accumulate in the connectors
and cause problems, such as reducing the optic launch power.
To clean the fiber cable connectors, Brocade recommends using a fiber-optic reel-type cleaner. When not using an SFP or SFP+
connector, make sure to keep the protective covering in place.
Cabling a fiber-optic transceiver
Perform the following steps to cable a fiber-optic transceiver.
1. Remove the protective covering from the fiber-optic port connectors and store the covering for future use.
NOTE
Before cabling a fiber-optic transceiver, Brocade strongly recommends cleaning the cable connectors and the port
connectors.
2. Gently insert the cable connector (a tab on each connector should face upward) into the transceiver connector until the tabs lock
into place.
3. Observe the link and active LEDs to determine if the network connections are functioning properly. For more information about
the LED indicators, refer to Observing LEDs on page 89.
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