Connecting A Network Device To A Fiber Port On The Brocade Device - Brocade Communications Systems FastIron SX Hardware Installation Manual

NOTE
The 802.3ab standard (automatic MDI or MDIX detection) calls for automatic negotiation of the connection between two
1000Base-T ports. Therefore, a crossover cable may not be required; a straight-through cable may work as well. For more
information about this feature, refer to the FastIron Ethernet Switch Administration Configuration Guide.

Connecting a network device to a fiber port on the Brocade device

For direct attachment from the Brocade device to a Gigabit NIC, switch, or router, fiber cabling with an LC connector is required.
NOTE
All physical IP interfaces on FastIron X Series Layer 3 devices share the same MAC address. For this reason, if more than one
connection is made between two devices, one of which is a FastIron X Series Layer 3 device, Brocade recommends the use of
virtual interfaces. It is not recommended to connect two or more physical IP interfaces between two routers.
To connect a Brocade device to another network device using a fiber port, you must do the following:
• Install a fiber optic module (SFP transceiver or mini-GBIC for Gigabit Ethernet ports, or XFP-MSA or SFP+ MSA transceiver for
10-Gigabit Ethernet ports)
• Cable the fiber optic module
The following sections provide information about performing these tasks.
Installing a fiber optic module
You must install a fiber optic module in each Gigabit Ethernet and 10-Gigabit Ethernet fiber port you want to use.
DANGER
All fiber-optic interfaces use Class 1 lasers.
NOTE
Refer to the "Installation precautions" section for other hardware installation precautions.
NOTE
Some older SFP modules (mini-GBICs for Gigabit Ethernet ports) have latching mechanisms which are larger than the newer
parts. These latches could interfere with one another when inserted side-by-side into a module. Avoid using these mini-GBICs
side-by-side in the same module. These modules are identified by the numbers PL-XPL-00-S13-22 or PL-XPL-00-L13-23
above the serial number. Newer mini-GBICs do not have this limitation.
Before installing a fiber optic module, have the following on hand:
• An ESD wrist strap with a plug for connection to the ESD connector on the chassis.
DANGER
For safety reasons, the ESD wrist strap should contain a series 1 megaohm resistor.
To install a fiber optic module into a Gigabit Ethernet or 10-Gigabit Ethernet port, complete the following tasks.
1. Put on the ESD wrist strap and ground yourself by inserting the plug into the ESD connector located in the lower right corner of
the chassis front.
2. Remove the module from the protective packaging.
3. If necessary, remove the metal cover from the port on the interface module control panel.
Brocade FastIron SX Series Chassis Hardware Installation Guide
Part Number: 53-1003613-04
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