Supermicro SSE-X3348S, Installation Manual

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SSE-X3348S/SSE-X3348SR Switch Installation Manual
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operational temperature of the product. You must also use an approved Laser Class 1 SFP/
SFP+ transceiver.
Connecting Cables to SFP/SFP+ Transceiver Ports
1. Remove and keep the fiber port’s rubber cover. When not connected to a fiber
cable, the rubber cover should be replaced to protect the optics.
2. Check that the fiber terminators are clean. You can clean the cable plugs by wiping
them gently with a clean tissue or cotton ball moistened with a little ethanol. Dirty
fiber terminators on fiber cables will impair the quality of the light transmitted through
the cable and lead to degraded performance on the port.
3. Connect one end of the cable to the LC connector on one of the switch’s SFP
transceivers and the other end to the LC port on the other device. Since both LC
connectors are keyed, the cable can only be attached in the correct orientation.
4. As a connection is made, check the Link LED on the switch corresponding to the
port to be sure that the connection is valid.
NOTE: Be sure to secure cables properly and route them away from the switch without
exceeding the minimum bending radius for fiber cables (typically a few inches). Use cable
ties to bunder cables together and secure coiled loops of excess cable. Do not let cables
hang free supporting their own weight or pull in any way that puts stress on the connectors.
Figure 5-5. Making a Connection to an SFP+ Transceiver
SFP+ Transceiver
Port
Fiber Optic
Cable