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Figure2-18 Connecting an Ethernet cable
Connecting a fiber port
CAUTION:
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To connect a fiber port by using an optical fiber, first install a transceiver module in the port and
then connect the optical fiber to the transceiver module.
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Insert a dust cap into any open optical fiber connector and a dust plug into any open fiber port or
transceiver module port to protect them from contamination and ESD damage.
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Never bend an optical fiber excessively. The bend radius of an optical fiber must be not less than
100 mm (3.94 in).
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Keep the fiber end clean.
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Make sure the Tx and Rx ports on a transceiver module are connected to the Rx and Tx ports on
the peer end, respectively.
No transceiver modules are provided with the device. Purchase transceiver modules yourself as
required. For transceiver module specifications, see "
Appendix C Optional transceiver modules
The fiber ports on the device support only LC connectors.
To connect an optical fiber for a fiber port:
1.
Remove the dust plug from the fiber port.
2.
Remove the dust cap from the transceiver module, and insert the transceiver module slowly into
the port.
3.
Remove the dust cap from the fiber connectors on the optical fiber.
4.
Identify the Rx and Tx ports on the transceiver module. Use the optical fiber to connect the Rx
port and Tx port on the transceiver module to the Tx port and Rx port on the peer end,
respectively.
