Connecting Fiber Optic Cable To Sfp Transceivers - GE Multilink ML810 Instruction Manual

CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION
CAUTION
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3.2.5

Connecting Fiber Optic Cable to SFP Transceivers

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MULTILINK ML810 MANAGED EDGE SWITCH – INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Always use an ESD wrist strap while handling the SFP transceivers since the SFP modules
are static sensitive devices.
The copper 1000BASE-T SFP transceiver port supports 1000Mb only. It is recommended to
use a straight-through RJ-45(4-twisted pair) connection while connecting to any Server/
workstation. While connecting with any Switch/repeater or other device, it is
recommended to use Crossover RJ-45 (4-twisted pair) category 5 or higher cabling. The
maximum length supported on copper 1000BASE-T is 100m (328 ft.).
1. Before connecting the fiber optic cable, remove the protective dust caps from the tips
of the connectors on the PM. Save these dust caps for future use.
2. Wipe clean the ends of the dual connectors with a soft cloth or lint-free lens tissue
dampened in alcohol. Make certain the connectors are clean before connecting.
One strand of the duplex fiber optic cable is coded using color bands at regular intervals;
you must use the color-coded strand on the associated ports at each end of the fiber optic
segment.
3. Find the Transmit (TX) and Receive (RX) markings on the SFP transceiver to verify the
top side of it. Some of the transceiver marks arrow sign for up.
4. Position the SFP transceiver correctly before insertion, and then insert the SFP
transceiver carefully, until the transceiver connector snap into the place in the socket
connector.
5. Connect the Transmit (TX) port on the Magnum PM to the Receive (RX) port of the
remote device. Connect the Receive (RX) port on the PM to the Transmit (TX) port of the
remote device.
The LINK LED on the front of the PM will illuminate and turn Green, when a proper
connection has been established at both ends (and when power is ON in the unit). If LINK is
not lit or OFF after cable connection, the normal cause is improper cable polarity. Swap
the fiber cables at the PM connector and also check the connectivity on the target device
to remedy this situation.
Reconfigure or reboot both of the devices if required.
If connected properly, you can check via (MultiLink ML810 Managed Edge Switch) firmware
for verifying the validity of SFP Gigabit ports.
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