Fiber Optic Connections; Ethernet Cabling - Delta AG6248C Installation Manual

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4.2

Fiber Optic Connections

Optional 1G SFP or 10G SFP+ transceivers can be used for fiber connections from the

switch to other network devices in the data center. A 1G SFP or 10G SFP+ transceiver may

also be used for long distance connections to devices at another site.

WARNING:

• This switch uses lasers to transmit signals over fiber optic cable. The lasers

• When selecting a fiber SFP/SFP+ device, considering safety, please

The following figure illustrates the SFP/SFP+ port fiber connection.

4.3

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

are compliant with the requirements of a Class 1 Laser Product and are

inherently eye safe in normal operation. However, you should never look

directly at a transmit port when it is powered on.

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 Laser Class 1 SFP/SFP+ transceiver.

(Figure 4-2: Making SFP/SFP+ Port Fiber Connection)

Chapter 4

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Making the Network Connections

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