Cabling A Fiber-Optic Transceiver - Brocade Communications Systems ICX 7250-24G Hardware Installation Manual

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 transceiver from the protective packaging.
3. Gently insert the transceiver into the slot until it clicks into place. Transceivers are keyed to prevent
incorrect insertion.
NOTE
The location of the fiber-optic interface(s) shown is for illustration purposes only. They may be in a
slightly different location on the device you are using.
FIGURE 33 Installing a transceiver
1. Transceiver

Cabling a fiber-optic transceiver

Perform the following steps to cable a fiber-optic transceiver.
1. Remove the protective covering from the fiber-optic port connectors and store the covering for future
use.
NOTE
Before cabling a fiber-optic transceiver, Brocade strongly recommends cleaning the cable connectors
and the port connectors.
2. Gently insert the cable connector (a tab on each connector should face upward) into the transceiver
connector until the tabs lock into place.
3. Observe the link and active LEDs to determine if the network connections are functioning properly.
For more information about the LED indicators, refer to
Brocade ICX 7250 Switch Hardware Installation Guide
53-1003622-02
Cabling a fiber-optic transceiver
Observing LEDs on page 63.
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