Connecting To Transceivers - Cisco Nexus 3550-T Hardware Installation Manual

Connecting to Transceivers

• Do not touch the ends of connectors. Touching the ends can leave fingerprints and cause other
• Clean the connectors regularly; the required frequency of cleaning depends upon the environment. In
• Inspect routinely for dust and damage. If you suspect damage, clean and then inspect fiber ends under a
Note
If cable length is more than 5 meters, Auto Negotiation is not supported.
Connecting to Transceivers
The XCVU35P-3e FPGA has 56 28Gbps capable transceivers. 48 of them are directly connected the SFP
ports. The remaining 8 transceivers are connected to the Intel Atom CPU through a PCI Express (PCIe)
interface.
The following diagram shows where the transceivers used for Ethernet and PCIe are located in the FPGA.
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contamination.
addition, clean connectors if they are exposed to dust or accidentally touched. Both wet and dry cleaning
techniques can be effective; refer to the fiber-optic connection cleaning procedures for your site.
microscope to determine if damage has occurred.
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