Required Cable
Description
Note:
100BASE-FX Transceivers are supported in SFP ports only, and
not in SFP+ ports.
Console Port
Varies depending on the user device. The VSP 4000 has an RJ45
female connector, so a serial cable with RJ45 connectors, or a serial
cable with a DB-9 female connector on one end and an RJ45 on the
other is appropriate. The maximum length for the console port cable
is 25 feet (8.3 meters).
SFP Transceiver Ports
Varies with the installed SFP transceiver. See the documentation
shipped with the SFP transceiver for specifications.
USB Port
The USB port is usable with a USB drive for file transfer of config
files, log files and software images.
Installation and removal of Small Form Factor Pluggable
(SFP) transceivers
The following section describes how to install and remove Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP)
transceivers in the Virtual Services Platform 4000 Series switches. For more information about SFP
transceiver use and designation, see
Installing Transceivers and Optical Components on VSP
Operating System Software
.
Installing SFP transceivers
Install SFP transceivers by performing this procedure.
1. Remove the transceiver from the protective packaging.
2. Verify that the transceiver is the correct model for the network configuration.
3. Grasp the transceiver between your thumb and forefinger.
4. Insert the transceiver into the proper module on the switch. Apply a light pressure to the
transceiver until it clicks and locks into position in the module.
5. Remove the dust cover from the transceiver optical bores.
Removing SFP transceivers
Remove SFP transceivers by performing this procedure.
1. Disconnect the network fiber cable from the transceiver.
2. Use the locking mechanism on the transceiver to release it. The locking mechanism varies
from model to model as illustrated below.
Installation and removal of Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) transceivers
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