Chapter 3 Hardware Overview
To avoid possible eye injury, do not look into an operating fiber-
optic module's connectors.
• Type: SFP connection interface
• Connection speed: 1 Gigabit per second (Gbps)
3.1.3.1 Transceiver Installation
Use the following steps to install a mini-GBIC transceiver (SFP module).
Insert the transceiver into the slot with the exposed section of PCB board facing
1
down.
Press the transceiver firmly until it clicks into place.
2
The Switch automatically detects the installed transceiver. Check the LEDs to
3
verify that it is functioning properly.
Close the transceiver's latch (latch styles vary).
4
Connect the fiber optic cables to the transceiver.
5
Figure 9 Transceiver Installation Example
Figure 10 Connecting the Fiber Optic Cables
3.1.3.2 Transceiver Removal
Use the following steps to remove a mini-GBIC transceiver (SFP module).
Remove the fiber optic cables from the transceiver.
1
Open the transceiver's latch (latch styles vary).
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