Hardware Installation
3. Product Installation
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Precaution
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If the SFP/SFP+ module cannot be inserted to the end, do not push it forcefully. Please try
the other end of the module.
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Do not touch the connecting finger on the module.
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Do not squeeze, bend or fold the optical fiber, which may cause system performance
degradation or data loss.
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Do not remove the protective rubber plug from SFP+/SFP module before connecting fibers.
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Do not insert the SFP+/SFP module with a fiber into a slot. Unplug the fiber before installing
the module.
3.12.2
Installing SFP+ Cables
To avoid damaging components due to operation errors, read this section carefully before
installing SFP+ cables.
1.
To install the SFP+ copper module, do as follows: You can install the SFP+ copper module
with power on. Hold the connector of a copper cable module with one hand and carry the
cable to the front panel of the switch with the other. Push the module gently into the SFP+
module slot until you hear a click, indicating the module is correctly installed.
2.
Figure 3-21 Installing SFP+ Copper Module
3.
After you connect the copper module to the Ethernet network through the connector, the
Link/ACT status is on. Otherwise, please check the connector.
Precaution
❖
If the SFP+ copper module cannot be inserted to the end, do not push it forcefully. Please
try the other end of the module.
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Do not touch the connecting finger on the module.
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Do not squeeze, bend or fold the copper cable, which may cause system performance
degradation or data loss.
After the cable is plugged, make sure that the bending radius is greater than 5 times of the
cable diameter. Too small bending radius may cause damage to the copper cable. For
example. If the cable diameter is 4.9mm, the bending radius should be 24.5mm at least, as
shown in figure 3-35:
