Cisco WS-C6503 Manual page 101

Appendix B Port, Cable, and Connector Specifications
Use extreme care when removing or installing connectors so that you do not damage the connector
Caution
housing or scratch the end-face surface of the fiber. Always install protective covers on unused or
disconnected components to prevent contamination. Always clean fiber connectors before installing
them.
When you disconnect the fiber-optic cable from the module, grip the body of the connector. Do not grip
the connector jacket-sleeve. Gripping the sleeve can, over time, compromise the integrity of the
fiber-optic cable termination in the SC connector.
LC Connectors
Small form-factor pluggable (SFP) transceiver modules used on the Supervisor Engine 720 and
Supervisor Engine 2T uplink ports use LC connectors shown in
Figure B-4
Use extreme care when removing or installing connectors so that you do not damage the connector
Caution
housing or scratch the end-face surface of the fiber. Always install protective covers on unused or
disconnected components to prevent contamination. Always clean fiber connectors before installing
them.
When you disconnect the fiber-optic cable from the module, grip the body of the connector. Do not grip
the connector jacket-sleeve. Gripping the sleeve can, over time, compromise the integrity of the
fiber-optic cable termination in the LC connector.
Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from disconnected fibers or connectors. Do not stare into
Warning
beams or view directly with optical instruments. Statement 1051, follow these steps:
OL-7397-03
LC Fiber-Optic Connector
Copper and Fiber-Optic Connectors
Figure B-4.
Catalyst 6500 Series Supervisor Engine Guide
B-9