SFP Optical Converters—Installation Manual
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GeckoFlex Fiber Ready Modules
GeckoFlex Fiber Ready Modules
This section of the manual describes the installation and cabling of the SFP
fiber optic submodule for the fiber ready modules in the GeckoFlex 8900
frame. The front and rear modules must be installed first according to the
instructions in the specific GeckoFlex 8900 manual.
Installation
CAUTION
The Fiber Optic submodule is static sensitive. Use static handling precautions
when installing or removing the submodule.
After the front and rear modules have been installed, install the SFP Fiber
Optic submodule option into the rear module metal cage labeled FIBER
(
). The SFP submodule is hot-pluggable and may be
installed or removed with power applied to the module.
Note
The submodule type is identified by name on the label or can be identified by
the direction of the two arrow indicators on the label.
1.
Slide the fiber optic device into the metal fiber cage with the label and
handle to the right.
2.
Push the device in as far as it will go without forcing it. It will not go
completely into the cage.
3.
Cable the fiber optic connectors according to the instructions given in
.
