Connecting To The Gbic Module Ports; Connecting To A 1000Base-X Gbic Module Port - Cisco Catalyst 3550 Hardware Installation Manual

Connecting to the GBIC Module Ports

Connecting to the GBIC Module Ports

Connecting to a 1000BASE-X GBIC Module Port

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Figure 2-11 Connecting to a 1000BASE-X Port
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This section describes how to connect to a GBIC module port. For detailed
instructions on installing, removing, and cabling a GBIC (1000BASE-X module,
1000BASE-T module, or the GigaStack module), refer to your GBIC
documentation.
Do not remove the rubber plugs from the fiber-optic port or the rubber caps
from the fiber-optic cable until you are ready to connect the cable. The plugs
and caps protect the fiber-optic port and cable from contamination and
ambient light.
Follow these steps to connect to the 1000BASE-X GBIC port:
Remove the rubber plugs from the fiber-optic port on the module, and store them
for future use.
Insert the SC connector in the fiber-optic receptacle, as shown in
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