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Chapter 2 Installation
Connecting to GBIC Module Ports
After installing the 1000BASE-X GBIC in the GBIC module slot, follow these
steps:
Step 1
Remove the rubber plugs from the GBIC module port, and store them for future
use.
Step 2
Insert the SC connector in the fiber-optic receptacle (see
Figure 2-29 Connecting to a 1000BASE-X Port
Step 3
Insert the other cable end in a fiber-optic receptacle on a target device.
Step 4
Observe the port status LED.
The LED turns green when the switch and the target device have an established
link.
The LED turns amber while STP discovers the network topology and searches for
loops. This process takes about 30 seconds, and then the port LED turns green.
If the LED is off, the target device might not be turned on, there might be a cable
problem, or a there might be problem with the adapter installed in the target
device. See
Chapter 3, “Troubleshooting,”
for solutions to cabling problems.
Step 5
Reconfigure and reboot the switch or target device if necessary.
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