Fiber Optic Connections; Ethernet Cabling - Delta AG9032 Installation Manual

4.2

Fiber Optic Connections

Optional 100G QSFP28 transceivers can be used for fiber connections from the switch to
other network devices in the data center. A QSFP28 transceiver may also be used for long
distance connections to devices at another site.
WARNING:
• When selecting a fiber QSFP28 device, considering safety, please
The following figure illustrates the QSFP28 port fiber connection.
4.3

Ethernet Cabling

To ensure proper operation when installing the switch into a network, make sure that the
current cables are suitable for 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX or 1000BASE-T operation. Check the
following criteria against the current installation of your network:
• Cable type: Unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or shielded twisted pair (STP) cables with
RJ-45 connectors; Category 3 or better for 10BASE-T, Category 5 or better for
100BASE-TX, and Category 5, 5e or 6 for 1000BASE-T.
• Protection from radio frequency interference emissions
• Electrical surge suppression
• Separation of electrical wires (switch related or other) and electromagnetic fields from
data based network wiring
• Safe connections with no damaged cables, connectors or shields
make sure that it can function at a temperature that is not less than the
recommended maximum operational temperature of the product. You must
also use an approved QSFP28 transceiver.
(Figure 4-2: Making QSFP28 Port Fiber Connection)
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Making the Network Connections