
3
Introduction
This guide describes and provides installation instructions for
Nortel Networks* media dependent adapters (MDAs). It contains
the following topics:
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“Supported interfaces and products,” next
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“MDA descriptions” on page 4
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“Installing an MDA” on page 24
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“Replacing an installed MDA” on page 27
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“Installing a GBIC in an MDA” on page 28
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“Removing an Installed GBIC from an MDA” on page 29
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“1000BASE-LX Multimode Applications” on page 30
Caution:
MDAs are not hot-swappable. To avoid
damage to the switch or MDA, power down the switch or
unplug the switch module from the switch backplane
before installing or removing an MDA.