Installing A Transceiver In A J-Ex Series Switch - Dell PowerConnect J-EX8208 Hardware Manual

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Installing a Transceiver in a J-EX Series Switch

Figure 60: Installing a Line Card in a J-EX8200 Switch Chassis
You can verify that the line card is functioning correctly by issuing the
and show chassis fpc pic-status
Removing a Line Card from a J-EX8200 Switch on page 170
8-port SFP+ Line Card in a J-EX8200 Switch on page 27
48-port SFP Line Card in a J-EX8200 Switch on page 28
48-port RJ-45 Line Card in a J-EX8200 Switch on page 29
The transceivers for J-EX Series switches are hot-removable and hot-insertable
field-replaceable units (FRUs): You can remove and replace them without powering off
the switch or disrupting switch functions.
Use only optical transceivers and optical connectors purchased from Dell for your J-EX
Series switch.
Before you begin installing a transceiver 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 213).
Ensure that you have a rubber safety cap available to cover the transceiver.
Figure 61 on page 126 shows how to install an SFP transceiver. The procedure is the same
for all transceiver types.
To install a transceiver in a J-EX Series switch:
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage to the transceiver,
do not touch the connector pins at the end of the transceiver.
Remove the transceiver from its bag.
1.
Check to see whether the transceiver is covered by a rubber safety cap. If it is not,
2.
cover the transceiver with a rubber safety cap.
Chapter 9: Installing Switch Components
commands.
show chassis fpc
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