Installing Port Transceivers; Installing An Sfp Copper Transceiver - Lenovo ThinkSystem NE0152T Installation Manual

Installing Port Transceivers

Installing an SFP Copper Transceiver

1. Remove the safety cap and pull the locking lever into the down (unlocked)
position.
2. Insert the transceiver into the slot 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.
3. Pull up the locking lever to lock the transceiver into place.
4. Connect the cable following the
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The NE0152T supports copper and optical transceivers.
To install a supported transceiver, see the following sections:
"Installing an SFP Copper Transceiver" on page 51
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 "Installing an SFP Optical Transceiver" on page 52
"Installing an SFP+ Optical Transceiver" on page 53
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Approved 1 GbE SFP copper transceivers are supported in some breakout adapters
that can be installed in SFP+ port slots. The SFP copper transceiver provides an RJ45
connector that accepts a standard 10/100/1000 BASE-T (Category 5) cable.
Approved 1 GbE SFP copper transceivers are supported in SFP+ port slots. The SFP
copper transceiver provides an RJ45 connector that accepts a standard 10/100/1000
BASE-T (Category 5) cable in 100/1000 BASE-T mode. When used in 10 GbE mode,
you must use CAT6 copper cabling.
To install an SFP copper transceiver in an SFP+ port slot on the switch, 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.
Note: The transceiver has a mechanical guide key to prevent you from inserting
the transceiver in an incorrect orientation.
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
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