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You can change transceivers while the Switch is operating. You can use different transceivers to
connect to Ethernet switches with different types of fiber-optic or even copper cable connectors.
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) or 1 Megabit per second (Mbps)
3.1.3.1 Transceiver Installation
Use the following steps to install a mini-GBIC transceiver (SFP module).
Insert the transceiver into the slot with the exposed section of PCB board facing down.
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Press the transceiver firmly until it clicks into place.
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The Switch automatically detects the installed transceiver. Check the LEDs to verify that it is
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functioning properly.
Close the transceiver's latch (latch styles vary).
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Connect the fiber optic cables to the transceiver.
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Figure 11 Transceiver Installation Example
Figure 12 Connecting the Fiber Optic Cables
3.1.3.2 Transceiver Removal
Use the following steps to remove a mini-GBIC transceiver (SFP module).
Remove the fiber optic cables from the transceiver.
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Open the transceiver's latch (latch styles vary).
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