Testing Connectivity - HP FlexFabric 12900E series Installation Manual

Figure 47 Using an LC optical fiber connector to connect an SFP module
Figure 48 Using an MPO optical fiber connector to connect a QSFP module
Examine the port LEDs for incorrect connection.
4.
For more information about the LED status, see
NOTE:
For the QSFP+/CXP module, you do not need to differentiate between the transmitter (TX) and
receiver (RX) ports. For other types of transceiver modules, the TX port on one end must connect to
the RX port on the other end.

Testing connectivity

After you connect the switch to the network, use the ping or tracert command to test the network
connectivity. For more information about these commands, see HPE 12900E & 12900 Switch Series
Command References.
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