Installing An Sfp, Sfp+, And Qsfp+ Transceiver; Installing An Sfp Copper Transceiver; Installing An Sfp Optical Transceiver - IBM G8052 Installation Manual

Installing an SFP, SFP+, and QSFP+ transceiver

The RackSwitch G8052 supports copper and fiber transceivers. For the available
transceivers for the switch, see https://www-01.ibm.com/products/hardware/
configurator/americas/bhui/launchNI.wss.
To install a transceiver, see the following sections:
v "Installing an SFP copper transceiver"
v "Installing an SFP optical transceiver"
v "Installing an SFP+ optical transceiver" on page 31
v "Installing a QSFP+ optical transceiver" on page 32

Installing an SFP copper transceiver

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 a 1 Gbps SFP or SFP+ port on the G8052
switch unit, complete the following steps.
Note: To avoid damage to the cable or the SFP transceiver, do not connect the
1. Remove the safety cap and pull the locking lever into the down (unlocked)
2. Insert the transceiver into the port until it clicks into place. Use minimal pressure
3. Pull up the locking lever to lock the transceiver into place.
4. Connect the cable.

Installing an SFP optical transceiver

The SFP optical transceiver provides two fiber-optic cable connectors for connecting
to external ports.
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cable before you install the transceiver.
position.
when you insert the transceiver into the slot. Do not use excessive force when
you insert the transceiver; you can damage the transceiver or the SFP slot.
The transceiver has a mechanical guide key to prevent you from inserting the
transceiver incorrectly.
To remove a 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.