Cisco 6503 - Catalyst Firewall Security Sys Installation Manual page 186

Attaching the Interface Cables
Figure 3-35
If you are using the LX/LH GBIC with MMF, you need to install a patch cord between the GBIC and the
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MMF cable.
Installing and Cabling Optical SFP Transceiver Uplink Ports
Caution We strongly recommend that you do not install or remove the SFP transceiver module with fiber-optic
cables attached to it because of the potential damage to the cables, the cable connector, or the optical
interfaces in the SFP transceiver. Disconnect all cables before removing or installing an SFP transceiver.
Removing and installing an SFP transceiver can shorten its useful life. Do not remove and insert SFP
Caution
transceivers more often than is absolutely necessary.
The SFP transceiver modules are static-sensitive devices. Always use an ESD wrist strap or similar
Caution
individual grounding device when handling SFP transceivers or when coming in contact with modules.
To install and cable an optical SFP transceiver uplink port, follow these steps:
Step 1 Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and to the ESD ground connector on the chassis or
to a properly grounded bare metal surface.
Remove the optical SFP transceiver module from its protective packaging.
Step 2
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Step 3 Check the label on the SFP transceiver body to verify that you have the correct model for your network.
Catalyst 6500 Series Switches Installation Guide
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Connecting the Supervisor Engine Uplink Ports
Do not remove the optical bore dust plugs until you are directed to do so later in the procedure.
Chapter 3 Installing the Switch
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