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Connecting a Fiber-optic Cable 

Follow the steps described to connect a 
fiber-optic cable to the SFP module. 

1 Remove the dust plugs from the 

SFP module and the cables. 

2 Identify the signal transmission 

direction of the fiber-optic cable and 
the SFP module. Insert one end of 
the fiber-optic cable into the SFP 
module. 

3 Insert the other end of the fiber-

optic cable into a remote device.  

Refer to the user’s guide that comes 
with your device for SFP module slot 
status. 

Removing an SFP Module

Follow the steps below to remove an 
SFP module. 

1 Attach an ESD preventive wrist 

strap to your wrist and to a bare 
metal surface on the chassis. 

2 Disconnect all fiber-optic cables 

from the SFP module.  

 

3 Insert the dust plug into the ports on 

the SFP module. 

4 Pull out the latch and down to 

unlock the SFP module. 

5 Using your thumb and index finger, 

grasp the tabs on both sides of the 
module and carefully slide it out of 
the slot.          

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(purchaser) that this product is free from 
any defects in materials or workmanship 
for a period of up to two (2) years from 
the date of purchase. During the 
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purchase, should the product have 
indications of failure due to faulty 
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the defective products or components 
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with, damaged by an act of God, or 
subjected to abnormal working 
conditions.

Note

Repair or replacement, as provided 
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warranty of merchantability or fitness for 

a particular use or purpose. ZyXEL shall 
in no event be held liable for indirect or 
consequential damages of any kind of 
character to the purchaser.
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(RMA). Products must be returned 
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that the unit be insured when shipped. 
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purchase or those with an out-dated 
warranty will be repaired or replaced (at 
the discretion of ZyXEL) and the 
customer will be billed for parts and 
labor. All repaired or replaced products 
will be shipped by ZyXEL to the 
corresponding return address, Postage 
Paid. This warranty gives you specific 
legal rights, and you may also have 
other rights that vary from country to 
country.

Note: 

SFP module installation 

orientation varies depending on your 
device. Your SFP module comes with a 
mechanism that prevents incorrect 
insertion. Do NOT force or twist the SFP 
module into a slot. 

Note: 

 Do NOT force or twist the module 

out of a slot. 

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