Cleaning The Fiber Optic Connectors - Brocade Communications Systems FastIron GS Hardware Installation Manual

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Cleaning the fiber optic connectors

1. Remove the protective covering from the fiber optic port connectors and store the covering for
2. Before cabling a fiber optic module, Brocade strongly recommends cleaning the cable
3. Gently insert the cable connector (a tab on each connector should face upward) into the port
4. Observe the link and active LEDs to determine if the network connections are functioning
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 Brocade device. You can also purchase this type of cleaner from the
following Website:
http://www.fisfiber.com
When not using an SFP or XFP connector, make sure to keep the protective covering on.
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future use.
connectors and the port connectors. Refer to
connector until the tabs lock into place.
properly. For more information about the LED indicators, refer to
"Cleaning the fiber optic connectors"
Brocade FastIron GS and FastIron GS-STK Hardware Installation Guide
on page 96.
Table 10 on page 66.
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