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Connecting an Ethernet cable
1.
Plug one end of an Ethernet twisted pair cable into the copper Ethernet port (RJ-45 port) to be
connected on the router and the other end of the cable into the Ethernet port of the peer device.
The 10/100/1000Base-T copper ports of the router support MDI/MDI-X auto-sensing. They are
connected to the network through category-5 or above twisted pairs that are equipped with
RJ-45 connectors.
2.
Verify the status LED of the Ethernet ports. For more information about the LED status, see
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Connecting a fiber cable
The SR6616 supports LC fiber cables only.
Some cards on the router provide shielded covers for the fiber ports (such as SFP ports). Before
using such fiber ports, remove the shielded covers. Keep the shielded covers secure. When the fiber
ports are not in use, install the shielded covers.
Fiber connectors are fitted with dust caps. Keep the dust caps secure when the fiber connectors are
in use. Install dust caps when the fiber connectors are not in use to avoid damage to their end face.
Replace the dust cap if it is loose or polluted.
Before connecting an optical fiber, use dust free paper and absolute alcohol to clean the end face of
the two fiber connectors. You can brush the end faces only in one direction.
After a fiber is installed well, the bend radius must be not less than 10 cm (3.94 in).
If the fiber has to pass through a metallic board hole, the hole must have a sleek and fully filleted
surface (the filleting radius must be not less than 2 mm, or 0.08 in). When passing through a metallic
board hole or bending along the acute side of mechanical parts, the fiber must wear jackets or
cushions.
Insert and remove a plug with care. Never exert a fierce force to the fiber or plug; otherwise the plug
might be damaged or the fiber might be broken. Never pull, press or extrude the fiber fiercely. For the
allowed maximum tensile load and crush load, see
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Transceiver module overview
When you use a fiber port, you need an SFP, XFP, or SFP+ transceiver module and a fiber cable with
an LC connector.
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SFP transceiver module
—Applicable to 100/1000 Mbps Ethernet fiber ports and SFP ports on
some HIMs.
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XFP transceiver module
—Applicable to XFP ports on the HIM-1EXP.
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SFP+ transceiver module
—Applicable to GE SFP+ ports on the MCP-X2.
Figure 42 SFP transceiver module