Installing Port Transceivers; Installing An Sfp Copper Transceiver - Lenovo RackSwitch G8264 Installation Manual

Installing Port Transceivers

Installing an SFP Copper Transceiver

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RackSwitch G8264 Installation Guide
The G8264 supports copper and optical transceivers.
To install a supported transceiver, see the following sections:
• "Installing an SFP Copper Transceiver" on page 48
• "Installing an SFP Optical Transceiver" on page 49
• "Installing an SFP+ Optical Transceiver" on page 50
• "Installing a QSFP+ Optical Transceiver" on page 51
Approved 1 GbE SFP copper transceivers are supported in G8264 SFP+ ports and
in some breakout transceivers that can be installed in QSFP+ ports. The SFP
copper transceiver provides an RJ-45 connector that accepts a standard
10/100/1000BASE-T (Category 5) cable.
To install an SFP copper transceiver in an SFP+ port on the switch or installed
QSFP+ breakout cable, complete the following steps.
Note: To avoid damage to the cable or the SFP transceiver, do not connect the
cable before you install the transceiver.
1. Remove the safety cap and pull the locking lever into the down (unlocked)
position.
2. Insert the transceiver into the switch port or QSFP+ breakout cable until it clicks
into place. Use minimal pressure when you insert the transceiver. Do not use
excessive force when you insert the transceiver or you might damage the
transceiver or the slot.
The transceiver has a mechanical guide key to prevent you from inserting the
transceiver in an incorrect orientation.
3. Pull up the locking lever to lock the transceiver into place.
4. Connect the cable following the
To remove an SFP copper transceiver, disconnect the cable, and pull down the
locking lever to release the transceiver. After you remove the transceiver, replace
the safety cap.
"Cabling Guidelines" on page 34.