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Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX4500 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide
Disconnecting a Fiber-Optic Cable from a J-EX Series Switch
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Planning J-EX4200 and J-EX4500 Virtual Chassis on page 70
Virtual Chassis Ports Connector Pinout Information for J-EX4500 Switches on page 36
J-EX Series switches have field-replaceable unit (FRU) optical transceivers to which you
can connect fiber-optic cables.
Before you begin disconnecting a fiber-optic cable from an optical transceiver installed
in a J-EX Series switch, ensure that you have taken the necessary precautions for safe
handling of lasers (see "Laser and LED Safety Guidelines and Warnings for J-EX Series
Switches" on page 165).
Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available:
A rubber safety cap to cover the transceiver
A rubber safety cap to cover the fiber-optic cable connector
To disconnect a fiber-optic cable from an optical transceiver installed in the switch:
Disable the port in which the transceiver is installed by issuing the command:
1.
[edit interfaces]
user@switch# set interface-name disable
WARNING:
ends of fiber-optic cables. Fiber-optic transceivers and fiber-optic cables
connected to transceivers emit laser light that can damage your eyes.
Carefully unplug the fiber-optic cable connector from the transceiver.
2.
Cover the transceiver with a rubber safety cap.
3.
WARNING:
inserting or removing a cable. The rubber safety cap keeps the port clean
and prevents accidental exposure to laser light.
Cover the fiber-optic cable connector with the rubber safety cap.
4.
Connecting a Fiber-Optic Cable to a J-EX Series Switch on page 109
Removing a Transceiver from a J-EX Series Switch on page 137
Maintaining Fiber-Optic Cables in J-EX Series Switches on page 143
Optical Interface Support in J-EX4500 Switches on page 40
Do not look directly into a fiber-optic transceiver or into the
Do not leave a fiber-optic transceiver uncovered except when
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