Gpim-09 Connection Using Multimode Cable; Gpim-09 Launch Mode Conditioning Cable Connection - Enterasys SmartSwitch 6G302-06 Installation Manual

Connecting the 6G306-06 to the Network
Since the GPIM-01, GPIM-08, and GPIM-09 all have the SC fiber connector, the directions for
connectivity are the same, except for when the GPIM-09 is connected to multimode fiber. Refer to
Section 3.6.2 before connecting the GPIM-09 to multimode fiber.
3.6.2

GPIM-09 Connection Using Multimode Cable

NOTE: When using multimode fiber cable for the GPIM-09 (long wave length
transceiver), connect the Launch Mode Conditioning cable as detailed in the following
procedure
single mode fiber cable to the GPIM-09. Launch Mode Conditioning cables are available
from Enterasys Networks.
To connect the GPIM-09 to the network using multimode fiber, perform the following steps:
1. Connect Launch Mode Conditioning cable to the multimode fiber on both ends of the multimode
cable, before connecting the SmartSwitch with a GPIM-09 to the multimode fiber cabling. See
Figure 3-14.
Figure 3-14 GPIM-09 Launch Mode Conditioning Cable Connection
2. Once the Launch Mode Conditioning cable is connected to the ends of the multimode fiber
cable, proceed to
3-18 Installation
(Section 3.6.2). The following procedure is not needed when connecting
Section 3.6.3 to complete the installation to the GPIM-09 device.