Hardware installation
Installing SFP transceivers
FortiGate-5001SX Security System Guide
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Installing SFP transceivers
The FortiGate-5001SX module ships with four SFP transceivers that you must
install for normal operation of the FortiGate-5001SX module. The SFP
transceivers are inserted into cage sockets numbered 1 to 4 on the
FortiGate-5001SX front panel. You can install the SFP transceivers before or after
inserting the FortiGate-5001SX module into a FortiGate chassis.
You can install 1000Base-LX (single-mode fiber) or 1000Base-T (copper cable)
SFP transceivers. The 1000Base-LX transceivers use fiber connectors while the
1000Base-T transceivers use RJ-45 connectors.
You can install the following types of SFP transceivers for connectors 1, 2, 3,
and 4:
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SFP fiber transceivers
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SFP 1000Base-LX, SM module
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SFP 1000Base-SX, MM module (multimode)
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SFP copper transceivers
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SFP 1000Base-T, SERDES version only (SGMII version not supported)
To install SFP transceivers
To complete this procedure, you need:
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A FortiGate-5001SX module
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Four SFP transceivers
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An electrostatic discharge (ESD) preventive wrist or ankle strap with
connection cord
1
Attach the ESD wrist or ankle strap to your wrist or ankle and to an ESD socket or
to a bare metal surface on the chassis or frame.
2
Remove the caps from SFP cage sockets on the FortiGate-5001SX front panel.
3
Hold the sides of the SFP transceiver and slide SFP transceiver into the cage
socket until it clicks into place.
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Caution:
FortiGate-5001SX modules must be protected from static discharge and physical
shock. Only handle or work with FortiGate-5001SX modules at a static-free workstation.
Always wear a grounded electrostatic discharge (ESD) preventive wrist or ankle strap when
handling FortiGate-5001SX modules.
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Caution:
Handling the SFP transceivers by holding the release Latch can damage the
connector. Do not force the SFP transceivers into the cage slots. If the transceiver does not
easily slide in and click into place, it may not be aligned correctly. If this happens, remove
the SFP transceiver, realign it and slide it in again.
