Installing And Removing A Mini-Gbic - Extreme Networks Alpine 3808 Hardware Manual

4 Do not stretch the fiber.
5 Make sure the bend radius of the fiber is not less than 2 inches (5.08 cm).
In addition to the previously described tasks, Extreme Networks recommends the following when
installing or replacing mini-GBICs on an active network:
• Use the same type of mini-GBIC at each end of the link.
• Connect one end of the link to the Tx port. Without an attenuator, measure the total loss from the Tx
port to the other site of the link. The total loss must not exceed the total optical system budget.
After you complete these described tasks, you are ready to install or replace a mini-GBIC.

Installing and Removing a Mini-GBIC

You can add mini-GBICs into, or remove mini-GBICs from your Summit48si, Summit24e3, and Summit
200 series switches, BlackDiamond G16X
system. Figure 1 shows the two types of mini-GBIC connectors.
Figure 1: Mini-GBIC modules
Module A
Mini-GBICs are a 3.3 V Class 1 laser devices. Use only Extreme-approved devices.
CAUTION
Mini-GBICs can emit invisible laser radiation. Avoid direct eye exposure to beam.
NOTE
Remove the LC fiber-optic connector from the mini-GBIC prior to removing the mini-GBIC from the
switch.
If you see an amber blinking mini-GBIC port status LED on your Summit48si, Summit24e3, or Summit
200 series switch, a BlackDiamond G16X
installed in your switch or module is not approved, supported, or certified by Extreme Networks. To
correct this problem, ensure that you install an Extreme Networks-certified mini-GBIC.
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module, or Alpine GM-16X
Module B
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module, or an Alpine GM-16X
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module without powering off the
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module, the mini-GBIC
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