ZyXEL Communications Dimension GS-1116, User Manual

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Dimension GS-1116/GS-1124 Gigabit Switch
2-6 Hardware Description and Installation
Figure 2-9 Opening the Transceiver’s Latch Example
Figure 2-10 Transceiver Removal Example
Keep the dust cover on a fiber optic module until you connect it.
Use the appropriate Ethernet or fiber-optic cables to connect the module to an Ethernet switch. With a
fiber-optic module, remove the dust covers from the connectors. You may need to clean the fiber-optic
cable’s connectors with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol.
2.4.4 Front Panel Connections
You can use unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or shielded twisted-pair (STP) Ethernet cables for RJ-45
ports. The following table describes the types of network cable used for the different connection
speeds.