Rapier 48w Switch
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Connecting Data Cables to the Switch
Once initial configuration is complete, connect the switch to the network.
Warning
The Ethernet, DS3 and T1 intra-building ports of the equipment are
suitable for connection to intra-building or unexposed wiring or cabling only. The
Ethernet, DS3 and T1 intra-building ports of the equipment
must not
be
metallically connected to interfaces that connect to the OSP or its wiring. These
interfaces are designed for use as intra-building interfaces only (Type 2 or Type 4
ports as described in GR-1089-CORE, Issue 4) and require isolation from the
exposed OSP cabling. The addition of Primary Protectors is not sufficient
protection in order to connect these interfaces metallically to OSP wiring.
Warning
The management/asyn intra-building ports of the equipment are
suitable for connection to intra-building or unexposed wiring or cabling only. The
management/asyn intra-building ports of the equipment
must not
be metallically
connected to interfaces that connect to the OSP or its wiring. These interfaces
are designed for use as intra-building interfaces only (Type 2 or Type 4 ports as
described in GR-1089-CORE, Issue 4) and require isolation from the exposed
OSP cabling. The addition of Primary Protectors is not sufficient protection in
order to connect these interfaces metallically to OSP wiring.
The management/asyn intra-building ports can only be directly connected to
equipment within the same frame, cabinet or line-up and where the equipment is
separated by a distance of 6m or less. The exception to this is when intra-
building wiring (cabling) is used for maintenance purposes only and is not
connected during normal operation.
Ethernet 10/100Mbps RJ-45 ports
Use either straight-through or cross-over twisted pair cables to connect
network devices to the 10/100MB switch ports. The switch will autonegotiate
the MDI/MDI-X polarity. Make sure that each cable connection is secure. The
switch will now perform basic Layer 2 switching functions. By default, all switch
ports are members of vlan1.
Gigabit SFP ports
SFP ports 49 and 50 support optional gigabit copper and fibre SFP (Small Form-
factor Pluggable) transceivers. For a list of supported SFPs, see the
Rapier Series
Switch Hardware Reference
.
Warning
Do not look into the optical ports of SFP cables or transceivers.
Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from disconnected fibres or connectors.
