Installation
2.9 Pluggable optics – Installation, removal, and
precautions
The RSG2000 series of products can be ordered with pluggable optic form factors such
as SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) or GBIC (Gigabit Interface Converter) modules.
These modules can be safely inserted and removed while the chassis is powered and
operating – this feature is also known as “hot-swappable”. When inserting or removing
optics there are several precautions that should be taken. They include:
Ensuring that dust caps are mounted on SFP cages at all times unless a user
is in the process of inserting or removing an SFP module. The dust caps will
prevent the accumulation of residue or particles that may inhibit proper operation.
Ensuring that the user has properly discharged any possible electrostatic
build-up and electrostatic discharges (ESD). This can be accomplished by
properly user ‘grounding’ via an ESD wrist strap, or by touching earth or chassis
ground before performing installation or removal of optics. ESD can damage or
shorten the life of optical modules when not plugged into a chassis.
SFP and GBIC optical modules should always be stored in an ESD safe bag
or other suitable ESD safe environment, free from moisture and stored at proper
storage temperature (–40 to +85
C).
Disconnect all cables from SFP or GBIC module before insertion or removal
of module.
Only RuggedCom Inc. certified optics should be used on RuggedCom
products. Damage can occur to optics and product if compatibility and reliability
have not been properly assessed.
2.9.1 Module Insertion – GBICs and SFPs
To insert GBICs or SFPs, special attention should be taken into the proper module
orientation. Refer to Figure 26 for proper module orientation, as ports on the upper row
of the product require optics to be inserted topside-up, and ports on the lower row of the
product require modules to be inserted topside-down. GBICs should be inserted with
module dust cover in place. SFPs should be inserted with dust cover in place, and the
bail-latch in the locked position. Module should gently slide into port and should lock in
place when module is fully inserted. To protect optics, dust covers should always be
installed when cables are not connected.
Figure 26: SFP Orientation for top row and bottom row ports
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