IBM BNT RackSwitch G8124, Installation Manual

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Installing an SFP or SFP+ transceiver
The RackSwitch G8124 supports copper and fiber transceivers. For the available
transceivers for the switch, see https://www-01.ibm.com/products/hardware/
configurator/americas/bhui/launchNI.wss.
To install a transceiver, see the following sections:
v “Installing an SFP copper transceiver”
v
“Installing an SFP optical transceiver”
v “Installing an SFP+ optical transceiver” on page 33
Installing an SFP copper transceiver
The SFP copper transceiver provides an RJ-45 connector that accepts a standard
10/100/1000BASE-T (category 5) cable.
To install an SFP copper transceiver in a 1 Gbps SFP or SFP+ port on the G8124
switch unit, complete the following steps.
Note: To avoid damage to the cable or the SFP transceiver, do not connect the
cable before you install the transceiver.
1. Remove the safety cap and pull the locking lever into the down (unlocked)
position.
2. Insert the transceiver into the port until it clicks into place. Use minimal pressure
when you insert the transceiver into the slot. Do not use excessive force when
you insert the transceiver; you can damage the transceiver or the SFP slot.
The transceiver has a mechanical guide key to prevent you from inserting the
transceiver incorrectly.
3. Pull up the locking lever to lock the transceiver into place.
4. Connect the cable.
To remove a SFP copper transceiver, disconnect the cable, and pull down the
locking lever to release the transceiver. After you remove the transceiver,
replace the safety cap.
Installing an SFP optical transceiver
The SFP optical transceiver provides two fiber-optic cable connectors for connecting
to external ports.
CAUTION:
This product might contain one or more of the following devices: CD-ROM
drive, DVD-ROM drive, DVD-RAM drive, or laser module, which are Class 1
laser products. Note the following information:
v Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could
result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable
parts inside the device.
v
Use of the controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure.
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