Cable Requirements for the VSP 7200 Series
The following table describes the cables required for an VSP 7200 Series switch.
Table 20: Switch cable requirements
Required Cable
Description
10/100/1000Base TX Ports
The interconnect cabling must conform to the Cat5e, Cat6, or Cat6e
specification of the Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling
Standard, ANSI/TIA/EIA 568-B fitted with an RJ-45 Module jack.
Console Port
Varies depending on the user device. The VSP 7200 Series has an
RJ-45 female connector so a serial cable with an RJ-45 connector on
one end and an RJ-45 on the other is appropriate. The maximum
length for the console port cable is 25 feet (8.3 meters).
SFP+ and QSFP+ Transceiver Ports Varies with the installed transceiver. See the documentation shipped
with the transceiver for specifications.
Installation and removal of transceivers
The following sections describe how to install and remove transceivers in the VSP 7200 Series
switch. In this context, the term
transceiver
refers to Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP), SFP+, and
Quad 4-channel SFP (QSFP+).
For more information about transceiver use and designation, see
Transceivers Installation Guide
.
Installing transceivers
Install 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 slot on the switch. Apply a light pressure to the
transceiver until it clicks and locks into position.
5. Remove the dust cover from the transceiver optical bores.
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