Installation and removal of SFP and XFP transceivers
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Cabling requirements for the Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 5500
Series
" Switch cabling requirements" (page 25)
outlines the required cables for a
Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 5500 Series and their specifications.
Switch cabling requirements
Required Cable
Description
10/100/1GBase-T Ports
The interconnect cabling must conform to the
Cat5e, Cat6, or Cat6e specification of the
Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling
Standard, ANSI/TIA/EIA 568-B fitted with an RJ-45
Module Jack.
Console Port
Serial cable with a DB-9 female connector on both
ends. The maximum length for the console port
cable is 25 feet (8.3 meters).
Shared SFP Transceiver
Ports
Varies with the installed SFP Transceiver. Refer to
the documentation that was shipped with the SFP
Transceiver for specifications.
XFP Transceiver Ports
Varies with the installed XFP Transceiver. Refer to
the documentation that was shipped with the XFP
Transceiver for specifications.
USB Ports
USB 2.0 compliant cable with a USB Type A
connector on both ends.
Note: In Autonegotiation mode, the Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch
5500 Series automatically provides the proper MDI/MDI-X connection
on the RJ-45 ports; thereby eliminating the need for crossover cables.
When Autonegotiation is disabled on 10/100 ports, they are configured
as an MDI-X connection.
Installation and removal of SFP and XFP transceivers
The following section outlines the installation and removal of SFP and
XFP transceivers in the Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 5500 Series. For
complete coverage of SFP and XFP transceiver usage and designation,
refer to Installing SFP and XFP Transceivers and GBICs (Part Number
318034-D)
Installation of SFP and XFP transceivers
This section details the installation of SFP and XFP transceivers. To install
these transceivers, use the following procedure:
Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 5500 Series
Installation
NN47200-300
2.00
Standard
5.0
7 July 2006
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