Figure 14 Transceiver Installation Example; Figure 15 Connecting The Fiber Optic Cables; Figure 16 Removing The Fiber Optic Cables - ZyXEL Communications MGS-3712 User Manual

To avoid possible eye injury, do not look into an operating fiber-optic module's
connectors.
• Type: SFP connection interface
• Connection speed: 1 Gigabit per second (Gbps)
3.1.3.1 Transceiver Installation
Use the following steps to install a mini-GBIC transceiver (SFP module).
1 Insert the transceiver into the slot with the exposed section of PCB board facing down.
2 Press the transceiver firmly until it clicks into place.
3 The Switch automatically detects the installed transceiver. Check the LEDs to verify that
it is functioning properly.
4 Close the transceiver's latch (latch styles vary).
5 Connect the fiber optic cables to the transceiver.

Figure 14 Transceiver Installation Example

Figure 15 Connecting the Fiber Optic Cables

3.1.3.2 Transceiver Removal
Use the following steps to remove a mini-GBIC transceiver (SFP module).
1 Remove the fiber optic cables from the transceiver.
2 Open the transceiver's latch (latch styles vary).
3 Pull the transceiver out of the slot.

Figure 16 Removing the Fiber Optic Cables

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