Maintaining Sfp Transceivers And Fiber-Optic Cables; Powering Up The Switch - Cisco MDS 9124V-K9 Hardware Installation Manual

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• If the transceiver has a bale-clasp latch, open the clasp by pressing it downwards, and then pull the transceiver out

of the port.

Step 4

Insert a dust cover into the cable-end of the transceiver and place the transceiver on an antistatic mat or into a static

shielding bag.

Step 5

Protect the FC port by inserting a clean dust plug if another transceiver is not being installed.

Maintaining SFP Transceivers and Fiber-Optic Cables

SFP transceivers and fiber optic cables must be kept clean and dust free to maintain high signal accuracy and

prevent damage to the connectors. Attenuation (loss of light) is increased by contamination. Therefore,

attenuation should be kept below 0.35 dB.

Follow these maintenance guidelines:

• SFP transceivers are static sensitive. To prevent ESD damage, wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap that

• Do not remove and reinsert a transceiver more often than necessary. Repeated removals and insertions

• Keep all optical connections covered when not in use. If they become dusty, clean them before using in

• Do not touch the ends of connectors. This prevents fingerprints and other contamination of the connectors.

• Inspect cables before installation for dust and damage. If damage is suspected, clean the ends and check

This section provides instructions for powering up the switch and verifying component installation.

Caution

Note

To power up the switch and verify hardware operation, follow these steps:

is connected to the chassis while handling transceivers.

can shorten its useful life.

order to prevent dust from scratching the fiber-optic cable ends.

for excessive light loss with a light meter.

During this procedure, wear grounding wrist straps to avoid ESD damage to the switch.

Do not connect the MGMT ETH0 port to the LAN until the initial switch configuration has been performed

through the console connection. For instructions on connecting this port, see the

Ports

section.

This switch is designed to boot up in less than 30 minutes. This is dependent on all associated devices, already

running and fully operational.

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