Chapter 5: Installation
Installing an SFP Ethernet interface
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Installing an SFP Ethernet interface
In more advanced configurations, there may be an optical or copper Cat5e Ethernet interface
connected to the SFP port of the ODU.
Adapt the installation procedures in this chapter as appropriate for SFP interfaces, noting the
following differences from a PSU interface:
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Install an optical or copper SFP module in the ODU (SFP port) and connect the SFP optical
or copper cable into this module using the long cable gland from the SFP module kit. This
is described in the following procedures:
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Removing the cable and SFP module
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Optical cables do not require ground cables.
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At the remote end of an SFP drop cable, use an appropriate termination for the connected
device.
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If the connected device is outdoors, not in the equipment building or cabinet, adapt the
grounding instructions as appropriate.