3Com 3CBLSF26PWRH User Manual page 17

Approved SFP Transceivers
The following list of approved SFP transceivers is correct at the time of publication:
3CSFP91 SFP (SX)
3CSFP92 SFP (LX)
To access the latest list of approved SFP transceivers for the switch on the 3Com Web site, enter this
URL into your Internet browser: http://www.3com.com
3Com recommends using 3Com SFPs on the switch. If you insert an SFP transceiver that is not
supported, the switch will not recognize it.
Inserting an SFP Transceiver
To be recognized as valid, the SFP transceiver must have the following characteristics:
1000BASE-SX or 1000BASE-LX media type:
1000BASE-SX SFP transceiver
Use this transceiver to connect the switch directly to a multimode fiber-optic cable.
1000BASE-LX SFP transceiver
Use this transceiver to connect the switch directly to a single mode fiber-optic cable or to multi-mode
fiber using a conditioned launch cable.
To activate the SFP port:
1) Hold the transceiver so that the fiber connector is toward you and the product label is visible, as
shown in Figure 1-5.Ensure the wire release lever is closed (in the upright position).
Figure 1-5 Inserting an SFP Transceiver
Product label Product label
Wire release lever Wire release lever
2) Gently slide the transceiver into the SFP slot until it clicks into place.
Suitable slot on Suitable slot on
host Switch host Switch
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