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Replacing and Maintaining the Hardware
Cleaning the fiber optic connectors
Installing a new fiber optic module
You must install a fiber optic module (SFP or XFP transceiver) in each Gigabit Ethernet and 10-Gigabit Ethernet fiber port you want to
use.
You can install a new fiber optic module in a port while the FastIron Compact device is powered on and running.
Before installing one of these modules into the port, have the following on hand:
•
An ESD wrist strap with a plug for connection to a metal surface.
For safety reasons, the ESD wrist strap should contain a series 1 meg ohm resistor.
Complete the following tasks to install a fiber optic module.
1.
Put on the ESD wrist strap and ground yourself by attaching the clip end to a metal surface (such as an equipment rack) to act as
ground.
2.
Remove the new module from its protective packaging.
3.
Gently insert the fiber optic module into the port until the module clicks into place. The module is keyed to prevent incorrect
insertion.
Cabling a fiber optic module
Complete the following steps to cable a fiber optic module.
1.
Remove the protective covering from the fiber-optic port connectors and store the covering for future use.
2.
Before cabling a fiber optic module, Brocade strongly recommends cleaning the cable connectors and the port connectors.
Refer to
"Cleaning the fiber optic connectors"
3.
Gently insert the cable connectors (a tab on each connector should face upward) into the port connectors until the tabs lock into
place.
4.
Observe the link and active LEDs to determine if the network connections are functioning properly. For more information about
the LED indicators, refer to
Cleaning the fiber optic connectors
To avoid problems with the connection between the fiber optic module (SFP (mini-GBIC) or XFP) and the fiber cable connectors, Brocade
strongly recommends cleaning both connectors each time you disconnect and reconnect them. In particular, dust can accumulate in the
connectors and cause problems such as reducing the optic launch power.
To clean the fiber cable connectors, Brocade recommends using the fiber-optic reel-type cleaner that shipped with your FastIron chassis.
You can also purchase this type of cleaner from the following Website.
http://www.fisfiber.com/Home_Page.asp
When not using an SFP or XFP connector, make sure to keep the protective covering on.
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Brocade FastIron Edge X-Series Hardware Installation Guide
Part Number: 53-1002499-02
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