Installing Port Transceivers; Installing An Sfp Copper Transceiver; Installing An Sfp Optical Transceiver - Lenovo G8124-E Installation Manual

Installing Port Transceivers

Installing an SFP Copper Transceiver

Installing an SFP Optical Transceiver

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G8124-E Installation Guide
The G8124-E supports copper and optical transceivers.
To install a supported transceiver, see the following sections:
• "Installing an SFP Copper Transceiver" on page 46
• "Installing an SFP Optical Transceiver" on page 46
• "Installing an SFP+ Optical Transceiver" on page 47
Approved 1 GbE SFP copper transceivers are supported in G8124-E SFP+ port
slots. The SFP copper transceiver provides an RJ-45 connector that accepts a
standard 10/100/1000BASE-T (Category 5) cable.
To install an SFP copper transceiver in an SFP+ port slot on the switch, complete
the following steps.
Note: To avoid damage to the cable or the SFP transceiver, do not connect the
cable before you install the transceiver.
1. Remove the safety cap and pull the locking lever into the down (unlocked)
position.
2. Insert the transceiver into the slot until it clicks into place. Use minimal pressure
when you insert the transceiver. Do not use excessive force when you insert
the transceiver or you might damage the transceiver or the slot.
The transceiver has a mechanical guide key to prevent you from inserting the
transceiver in an incorrect orientation.
3. Pull up the locking lever to lock the transceiver into place.
4. Connect the cable following the
To remove an SFP copper transceiver, disconnect the cable, and pull down the
locking lever to release the transceiver. After you remove the transceiver, replace
the safety cap.
Approved 1 GbE SFP optical transceivers are supported in G8124-E SFP+ port
slots. The SFP optical transceiver provides two fiber-optic cable connectors for
connecting to external ports.
Statement 3
CAUTION:
When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or
transmitters) are installed, note the following:
•
Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could
result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable
parts inside the device.
•
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure.
"Cabling Guidelines" on page 32.