Installing An Xfp - Avaya 8800 Series Installation Manual

Installing an XFP

Install an XFP to provide a 10 gigabit Ethernet interface between the switch and other network
devices.
Installing an XFP takes approximately three minutes.
Prerequisites
• Verify that the XFP is the correct model for your network configuration.
• Before you install the optical connector, ensure it is clean.
Warning:
Risk of eye injury by laser
Fiber optic equipment can emit laser or infrared light that can injure your eyes. Never look
into an optical fiber or connector port. Always assume that fiber optic cables are connected
to a light source.
Electrostatic alert:
Risk of equipment damage
To prevent damage from Electrostatic Discharge, always wear an antistatic wrist strap
connected to an ESD jack.
Caution:
Risk of equipment damage
Only trained personnel can install this product.
Procedure steps
Caution:
Risk of equipment damage
Avaya recommends that you install only one 10GBASE-ZR/ZW for each module due to
cooling limitations on the 8683XLR and 8683XZR modules. Avaya further recommends the
installation of the XFP only in port 1. You can install a 10GBASE-SR, -LR/LW, or -ER/EW
in one or both of the remaining ports.
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