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Ruckus ICX 7750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide
Part Number: 53-1003900-10
Installing the Ruckus ICX 7750
Connecting network devices
Connecting a network device to a copper port
For copper connections to another Ruckus device or any other devices, use straight-through or crossover UTP cabling.
Automatic MDI or MDIX detection
All 10/100/1000 Mbps and 10 Gbps Ethernet copper ports on the devices support automatic Media Dependent Interface (MDI) and
Media Dependent Interface Crossover (MDIX) detection. Automatic MDI or MDIX detection is enabled on all copper ports by default. For
each port, you can disable automatic MDI or MDIX detection, designate the port as an MDI port, or designate the port as an MDIX port.
For more information about automatic MDI or MDIX detection and configuration details, refer to the Ruckus FastIron Management
Configuration Guide.
Connecting a network device to a fiber port
For direct attachment from the device to a 1 GbE network interface card, switch, or router using a fiber-optic transceiver, you will need
fiber cabling with an LC connector.
For information about transceivers supported on Ruckus ICX 7750 devices, refer to the Ruckus Optics Family Data Sheet:
To connect the device to another network device using a fiber port, you must complete the following tasks:
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Install a fiber-optic transceiver (SFP+ or QSFP+). Refer to
“Installing an SFP+ or a QSFP+ transceiver”
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Cable the fiber-optic transceiver
Cabling a fiber-optic transceiver
Use 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.
2.
Before cabling a fiber-optic transceiver, Ruckus strongly recommends cleaning the cable connectors and the port connectors.
For more information, refer to
“Cleaning the fiber-optic connectors”
3.
Gently insert the cable connector (a tab on each connector should face upward) into the transceiver connector until the tabs lock
into place.
4.
Observe the link and activity LEDs to determine if the network connections are functioning properly. For more information about
the LED indicators, refer to
NOTE
To verify that a Ruckus ICX 7750 can reach another device through the network, use the ping command at any level of the CLI.
For more information, refer to the Ruckus FastIron Management Configuration Guide.
Cleaning the fiber-optic connectors
To avoid problems with the connection between the fiber-optic transceiver (SFP+ or QSFP+) and the fiber cable connectors, Ruckus
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, Ruckus recommends using a fiber-optic reel-type cleaner. When not using an SFP+ or QSFP+
connector, make sure to keep the protective covering in place.
