Connecting To 100Base-Lx Sm Ports - Cisco Catalyst 2955 Hardware Installation Manual

Chapter 3 Installation

Connecting to 100BASE-LX SM Ports

Warning
Warning
Caution
Step 1
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Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from disconnected fibers or
connectors. Do not stare into beams or view directly with optical instruments.
Statement 1051
Avoid direct exposure to the laser beam. Statement 1012
You can connect a 100BASE-LX port to a port on a target device by using one of
the LC fiber-optic patch cables listed in
numbers in Table B-2
Follow these steps to connect the switch to a 100BASE-LX SM device:
Do not remove the dust plugs from the fiber-optic ports or the rubber caps from
the fiber-optic cable until you are ready to connect the cable. The plugs and caps
protect the fiber-optic ports and cables from contamination and ambient light.
Remove the dust plugs from the 100BASE-LX port, as shown in
store them for future use. Remove the rubber caps from the LC on the fiber-optic
cable. Store them for future use.
Figure 3-38 Removing Dust Plugs from 100BASE-LX Ports
Table B-2 on page
to order the patch cables that you need.
1 0 0 B a
s e - L X
1 3
1 4
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