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Allied Telesis AT-2874SX Installation And User Manual

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  • Page 1 AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard AT-2874SX/SC  Installation and User’s Guide 613-001873 Rev. A...
  • Page 2 Telesis, Inc. be liable for any incidental, special, indirect, or consequential damages whatsoever, including but not limited to lost profits, arising out of or related to this manual or the information contained herein, even if Allied Telesis, Inc. has been...
  • Page 3 European Union Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS) in Electrical and Electronic Equipment This Allied Telesis RoHS-compliant product conforms to the European Union Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS) in Electrical and Electronic Equipment. Allied Telesis ensures RoHS conformance by requiring supplier Declarations of Conformity, monitoring incoming materials, and maintaining manufacturing process controls.
  • Page 4 Translated Safety Statements Important: The  indicates that a translation of the safety statement is available in a PDF document titled “Translated Safety Statements” posted on the Allied Telesis website at: www.alliedtelesis.com/support/.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents of Your Shipment ..............................16 Warranty Registration ................................17 Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware ..........................19 Reviewing Safety Precautions ..............................20 Pre-Installation Checklist ..............................21 Installing the AT-2874SX ExpressCard ..........................22 Connecting the Network Cable .............................26 Chapter 3: Installing the Driver Software ........................27 Overview....................................28 Guidelines ..................................29 Accessing Device Manager ..............................30...
  • Page 6 AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Installation and User’s Guide Receive Buffers ..................................62 Receive Side Scaling ................................63 Speed & Duplex ..................................64 TCP/UDP Checksum Offload (IPv4) .............................65 TCP Checksum Offload (IPv4)..............................66 TCP Checksum Offload (IPv6)..............................68 Transmit Buffers..................................70 UDP Checksum Offload (IPv4) .............................71 UDP Checksum Offload (IPv6) .............................73...

  • Page 7: Preface

    Preface This manual is the installation and user’s guide for the AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard. The instructions in this guide explain how to install the ExpressCard on a laptop computer, install and uninstall the driver software, and configure the advanced properties. The AT-2874SX...

  • Page 8: Safety Symbols Used In This Document

    AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Installation and User’s Guide Safety Symbols Used in this Document This document uses the following conventions: Note Notes provide additional information. Caution Cautions inform you that performing or omitting a specific action may result in equipment damage or loss of data.

  • Page 9: Contacting Allied Telesis

    Preface Contacting Allied Telesis If you need assistance with this product, you may contact Allied Telesis technical support by going to the Support & Services section of the Allied Telesis web site at www.alliedtelesis.com/support. You can find links for the following services on this page: 24/7 Online Support - Enter our interactive support center to ...
  • Page 10 AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Overview

    Chapter 1 Overview This chapter provides an overview of the AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard. It contains the following sections: “Description” on page 12  “Supported Operating Systems” on page 14  “Features” on page 15  “Contents of Your Shipment” on page 16 ...

  • Page 12: Description

    Ethernet network using fiber optic cabling and an SC adapter. The ExpressCard operates at a speed of 1000 Mbps in the full-duplex mode. First, insert the AT-2874SX ExpressCard into the PCI ExpressCard slot of a laptop. After you inserted the ExpressCard into your laptop computer, install driver software.

  • Page 13: Led

    Chapter 1: Overview The SC adapter is shown in Figure 2. Figure 2. SC Fiber Optic Adapter The AT-2874SX ExpressCard has one LED as shown in Figure 3. Figure 3. AT-2874SX LED Table 1 describes the link states that the LED indicates.

  • Page 14: Supported Operating Systems

    “Installing the Driver Software” on page 27 for detailed information. Driver for Linux If your Linux system has an inbox driver for the AT-2874SX ExpressCard, you do not need to install a driver. If your Linux system does not have a Systems driver for the AT-2874SX ExpressCard, you must install one.

  • Page 15: Features

    Chapter 1: Overview Features The AT-2874SX ExpressCard supports the following features: One 1000BASE-SX port with an SC fiber optic adapter  Link/Activity LED  PCI ExpressCard Interface  Jumbo frames  Checksum offload  Flow control (IEEE 802.3x)  Traffic optimization (IEEE 802.1p) ...

  • Page 16: Contents Of Your Shipment

    Stabilizer  When installing the AT-2874SX ExpressCard into the 54mm PCI card slot of your laptop computer, attach the stabilizer to your AT-2874SX ExpressCard. Note The AT-2874SX ExpressCard is not shipped with a software driver CD. You must download the setup file from the Allied Telesis website.

  • Page 17: Warranty Registration

    Warranty Registration Allied Telesis hardware products are covered under limited warranties. All Allied Telesis warranties are subject to and provided only on the terms and conditions set out in the Allied Telesis Limited Warranties listed on the Allied Telesis website at http://alliedtelesis.com/support/warranty.
  • Page 18 AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 19: Chapter 2: Installing The Hardware

    Chapter 2 Installing the Hardware This chapter contains the following sections: “Reviewing Safety Precautions” on page 20  “Pre-Installation Checklist” on page 21  “Installing the AT-2874SX ExpressCard” on page 22  “Connecting the Network Cable” on page 26 ...

  • Page 20: Reviewing Safety Precautions

    AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Installation and User’s Guide Reviewing Safety Precautions Review the following safety precautions before you begin to install the AT- 2874SX ExpressCard. Note indicates that a translation of the safety statement is  available for viewing in portable document format (PDF) titled Translated Safety Statements from our web site at www.alliedtelesis.com/support.

  • Page 21: Pre-Installation Checklist

    Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware Pre-Installation Checklist Before installing the AT-2874SX ExpressCard, check the following list: 1. Verify that your laptop is using the latest BIOS. 2. Check the ExpressCard for visible signs of damage, particularly on the edge connector.

  • Page 22: Installing The At-2874Sx Expresscard

    AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Installation and User’s Guide Installing the AT-2874SX ExpressCard The following instructions describe how to install the AT-2874SX ExpressCard in a laptop computer equipped with a 34 mm or 54 mm PCI ExpressCard interface slot. The installation illustrations in this manual use the 54 mm interface.
  • Page 23 Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware Figure 6. Pressing the Button The button pops out along with the plate. See Figure 7. Figure 7. The Button and Plate after Pressing the Button 4. Remove the plate from the laptop. See Figure 8 on page 24. Keep the plate in a safe place.
  • Page 24 AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Installation and User’s Guide Figure 8. Removing the Plate 5. When installing the ExpressCard in the 54mm Express Card slot, attach the stabilizer to the card as shown in Figure 9. Note When installing the ExpressCard in the 34mm ExpressCard slot, skip this step.
  • Page 25 Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware Figure 10. Inserting the Unit into the 54mm Slot Caution Do not use excessive force when seating the card. Applying excess force may damage the system or the card. If the card resists seating, remove it from the system, realign it, and try again. 7.

  • Page 26: Connecting The Network Cable

    AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Installation and User’s Guide Connecting the Network Cable The AT-2874SX ExpressCard has a fiber optic adapter for attaching the laptop to a compatible link partner, or an IEEE 802.3z compliant Gigabit Ethernet switch. To connect the ExpressCard to the network, you must have a fiber optic cable with an SC connector.

  • Page 27: Chapter 3: Installing The Driver Software

    Chapter 3 Installing the Driver Software This chapter describes how to install driver software for the AT-2874SX ExpressCard onto your Windows Operating system. This chapter contains the following topics: “Overview” on page 28  “Accessing Device Manager” on page 30 ...

  • Page 28: Overview

    Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 do not come with an inbox driver for the AT-2874SX ExpressCard; however, the system may install a driver automatically if the Windows operating system was updated or a Marvell or Allied Telesis driver already resides in the system. If Device Manager lists your ExpressCard as a Marvell or Allied Telesis device, you must uninstall the driver before installing the proper Allied Telesis driver.

  • Page 29: Guidelines

    Device Manager lists an adapter as an Ethernet Controller when  no driver is installed. Device Manger lists an adapter as a Marvell or Allied Telesis  device when Marvell or Allied Telesis driver has been installed.

  • Page 30: Accessing Device Manager

    AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Installation and User’s Guide Accessing Device Manager When you uninstall the driver software for AT-2874SX ExpressCard, you must first access Device Manager. The procedures for accessing Device Manager are slightly different among Windows operating systems. To access Device Manager on your operating system, follow one of the procedures below: “Accessing Device Manager on Windows 8,”...
  • Page 31 3. Select Device Manager from the menu. The Device Manager window opens as shown in Figure 13. Note The Windows system detects a new hardware and creates an entry as Ethernet Controller, Marvell device, or Allied Telesis device. Figure 13. Device Manager on Windows 8...

  • Page 32: Accessing Device Manager On Windows Vista Or Windows 7

    AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Installation and User’s Guide Accessing Device To access Device Manager on Windows Vista or Windows 7, do the following: Manager on Windows Vista or 1. Right-click the Computer icon on the desktop and select Properties.

  • Page 33: Accessing Device Manager On Windows Xp

    Chapter 3: Installing the Driver Software Figure 15. Device Manager Window Vista and Windows 7 Accessing Device To access Device Manager on Windows XP, do the following: Manager on 1. Right-click the My Computer icon on the desktop and select Windows XP Properties.
  • Page 34 AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Installation and User’s Guide 2. Select the Hardware Tab. The Hardware page is shown in Figure 17. Figure 17. Hardware Page on Windows XP 3. Click Device Manager. The Device Manager window opens as shown in Figure 13 on page...
  • Page 35 Chapter 3: Installing the Driver Software Figure 18. Device Manager Window on Windows XP...

  • Page 36: Uninstalling Driver Software

    When you physically install the AT-2874SX ExpressCard, your Windows operating system detects a new hardware and may install an inbox, Marvell, or Allied Telesis driver. You must uninstall the driver that the operating system automatically installed. 1. Open Device Manager.
  • Page 37 Chapter 3: Installing the Driver Software Note This option is not available for Windows XP. 6. Click OK to complete the uninstall.

  • Page 38: Downloading The Setup File

    AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Installation and User’s Guide Downloading the Setup File The AT-2874SX ExpressCard is not shipped with a CD including the setup program to install driver software. You must download the setup file from the Allied Telesis website.

  • Page 39: Executing The Setup Program

    Executing the Setup Program To install the driver software for the AT-2874SX ExpressCard, do the following: 1. Locate the AT-2874SX setup zip folder that you downloaded from the Allied Telesis website onto your system. See “Downloading the Setup File” on page 38.
  • Page 40 AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Installation and User’s Guide 5. Click Yes to allow Marvell Miniport Driver to be installed. The Marvell Miniport Driver Setup Wizard window comes up. See Figure 22. Figure 22. Marvell Miniport Driver Setup Wizard 6. Click Next.
  • Page 41 Chapter 3: Installing the Driver Software 7. Read the License Agreement. 8. If you accept the terms of the agreement, select the first option and click Install. When the installation is completed, the Installation Complete window is displayed. See Figure 24. Figure 24.
  • Page 42 AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Installation and User’s Guide Figure 25. Finishing Setup Wizard 10. Click Finish.

  • Page 43: Chapter 4: Modifying Advanced Properties

    Chapter 4 Modifying Advanced Properties This chapter includes the following topics: “Overview” on page 44  “Supported Advanced Properties” on page 45  “Accessing Advanced Properties” on page 47  “Flow Control” on page 49  “Interrupt Moderation” on page 50 ...

  • Page 44: Overview

    Match property shows options, the proper Allied Telesis driver is not installed. Uninstall the driver from Device Manager, download the setup file from Allied Telesis website, and execute the setup program. For more information, see Chapter 3, “Installing the Driver Software” on page 27.

  • Page 45: Supported Advanced Properties

    Chapter 4: Modifying Advanced Properties Supported Advanced Properties The supported advanced properties depend upon Windows operating systems. Advanced Table 2 lists supported advanced properties for Windows XP. Driver software version 11.45.3.3 is available for Windows XP. Properties for Windows XP Table 2.

  • Page 46: Advanced Properties For Windows 8

    AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Installation and User’s Guide Table 3. Advanced Properties for Windows Vista and 7 (Continued) Driver Advanced Property Version “Large Send Offload v2 (IPv6)” on page 57  “Log Status Messages” on page 58  “Max IRQ per Sec” on page 59 ...

  • Page 47: Accessing Advanced Properties

    “Accessing Device Manager on Windows Vista or Windows 7” on  page 32 “Accessing Device Manager on Windows 8” on page 30  2. In the Device Manager window, double-click Allied Telesis AT- 2874xx. The properties window pops up as shown in Figure 26. Figure 26. Properties Window...
  • Page 48 AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Installation and User’s Guide 3. Click the Advanced tab. The Advanced Properties window opens as shown in Figure 27. Figure 27. Advanced Properties Window...

  • Page 49: Flow Control

    Chapter 4: Modifying Advanced Properties Flow Control The Flow Control feature allows you to control the flow between the adapter and its link partner. You can enable or disable the adapter to process received PAUSE frames and transmit PAUSE frames. To enable or disable the Flow Control feature, do the following: 1.

  • Page 50: Interrupt Moderation

    AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Installation and User’s Guide Interrupt Moderation The Interrupt Moderation feature allows you to control the rate of interrupts to the CPU during packet transmission and reception. When this feature is enabled, interrupts are handled as a group so that the CPU utilization decreases;...
  • Page 51 Chapter 4: Modifying Advanced Properties 3. Select one of the following options: Disabled — The Interrupt Moderation feature is disabled  Enabled — The Interrupt Moderation feature is enabled. This is  the default setting. 4. Click OK.

  • Page 52: Ipv4 Checksum Offload

    AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Installation and User’s Guide IPv4 Checksum Offload The IPv4 Checksum Offload feature allows the ExpressCard to verify the IPv4 checksum to enhance IPv4 receive and transmit performance and reduce CPU utilization. To enable or disable the IPv4 Checksum Offload feature, do the following: 1.

  • Page 53: Jumbo Packet

    Chapter 4: Modifying Advanced Properties Jumbo Packet The Jumbo Packet feature allows you to specify the size of the Ethernet frame that the adapter supports. The network performance usually improves when the larger frame size is specified; however, the network must be capable of supporting the oversized Ethernet frames.

  • Page 54: Large Send Offload (Ipv4)

    AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Installation and User’s Guide Large Send Offload (IPv4) The Large Send Offload (IPv4) feature allows you to control the load of sending out large packets. When this feature is enabled, the adapter segments large packets and reduces the CPU load.
  • Page 55 Chapter 4: Modifying Advanced Properties 3. Select one of the following options: Disabled— This feature is disabled.  Enabled — The adapter segments large packets up to 64kb for  IPv4 traffic before sending them out. This is the default setting. 4.

  • Page 56: Large Send Offload V2 (Ipv4)

    AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Installation and User’s Guide Large Send Offload v2 (IPv4) The Large Send Offload v2 (IPv4) feature allows you to control the load of sending out large packets. When this feature is enabled, the adapter segments large packets for IPv4 traffic and reduces the CPU load.

  • Page 57: Large Send Offload V2 (Ipv6)

    Chapter 4: Modifying Advanced Properties Large Send Offload v2 (IPv6) The Large Send Offload v2 (IPv6) feature allows you to control the load of sending out large packets. When this feature is enabled, the adapter segments large packets for IPv6 traffic and reduces the CPU load. To enable or disable the Large Send Offload v2 (IPv6) feature, do the following: 1.

  • Page 58: Log Status Messages

    AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Installation and User’s Guide Log Status Messages The Log Status Messages property allows you to select messages that the driver generates. To change the Log Status Messages, do the following: 1. Access the Advanced Properties.

  • Page 59: Max Irq Per Sec

    Chapter 4: Modifying Advanced Properties Max IRQ per Sec The Max IRQ per Sec property specifies the interrupt rate for Interrupt Moderation. See “Interrupt Moderation” on page 50. To change the Max IRQ per Sec value, do the following: 1. Access the Advanced Properties. See “Accessing Advanced Properties”...

  • Page 60: Network Address

    2. Select Network Address in the Property box. The Network Address page is displayed as shown in Figure 37. Figure 37. Network Address Page 3. In the Value text box, enter a user-defined address for the AT-2874SX ExpressCard. By default, no user-defined address is assigned.
  • Page 61 Chapter 4: Modifying Advanced Properties Here are guidelines for assigning a user-defined address: The address must be unique.  The address consists of a 12-digit hexadecimal number, for  example, “020C46005501.” The address must start with “02” in the most significant byte, for ...

  • Page 62: Receive Buffers

    AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Installation and User’s Guide Receive Buffers The Receive Buffers property specifies the number of packet receive buffers allocated for the adapter. Increasing this value may enhance performance in receiving traffic, but consumes more system memory.

  • Page 63: Receive Side Scaling

    Chapter 4: Modifying Advanced Properties Receive Side Scaling The Receive Side Scaling (RSS) feature allows the adapter to efficiently distribute receive processing across multiple CPU’s and to prevent from overloading a single CPU. To make this feature effective, the computer must have multiple CPU’s in a multiprocessor system.

  • Page 64: Speed & Duplex

    AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Installation and User’s Guide Speed & Duplex The Speed & Duplex property is not supported for the AT-2874SX ExpressCard. Note You see the Speed & Duplex property as shown in Figure 40 when the proper Allied Telesis driver is not installed. To install driver software properly, see Chapter 3, “Installing the Driver Software”...

  • Page 65: Tcp/Udp Checksum Offload (Ipv4)

    Chapter 4: Modifying Advanced Properties TCP/UDP Checksum Offload (IPv4) The TCP/UDP Checksum Offload (IPv4) function enables the adapter to compute the TCP and UDP checksums of transmitting packets and verify the TCP and UDP checksums of receiving packets in order to take load off from the CPU.

  • Page 66: Tcp Checksum Offload (Ipv4)

    AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Installation and User’s Guide TCP Checksum Offload (IPv4) The TCP Checksum Offload (IPv4) function enables the adapter to compute the TCP checksum of transmitting IPv4 packets and verify the TCP checksum of receiving IPv4 packets in order to take load off from the CPU.
  • Page 67 Chapter 4: Modifying Advanced Properties 3. Select one of the following options: Rx & Tx Enabled — Enables the feature for both receiving and  transmitting IPv4 packets. This is the default setting. Disabled — Disables the feature for both receiving and ...

  • Page 68: Tcp Checksum Offload (Ipv6)

    AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Installation and User’s Guide TCP Checksum Offload (IPv6) The TCP Checksum Offload (IPv6) function enables the adapter to compute the TCP checksum of transmitting IPv6 packets and verify the TCP checksum of receiving IPv6 packets in order to load off from the CPU.
  • Page 69 Chapter 4: Modifying Advanced Properties 3. Select one of the following options: Rx & Tx Enabled — Enables the feature for both receiving and  transmitting IPv6 packets. This is the default setting. Disabled — Disables the feature for both receiving and ...

  • Page 70: Transmit Buffers

    AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Installation and User’s Guide Transmit Buffers The Transmit Buffers property specifies the number of packet transmit buffers allocated for the adapter. To change the Transmit Buffers value, do the following: 1. Access the Device Manager on your operating system.

  • Page 71: Udp Checksum Offload (Ipv4)

    Chapter 4: Modifying Advanced Properties UDP Checksum Offload (IPv4) The UDP Checksum Offload (IPv4) function enables the adapter to compute the UDP checksum of transmitting IPv4 packets and verify the UDP checksum of receiving IPv4 packets in order to take load off from the CPU.
  • Page 72 AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Installation and User’s Guide 3. Select one of the following options: Rx & Tx Enabled — Enables the feature for both receiving and  transmitting IPv4 packets. This is the default setting. Disabled — Disables the feature for both receiving and ...

  • Page 73: Udp Checksum Offload (Ipv6)

    Chapter 4: Modifying Advanced Properties UDP Checksum Offload (IPv6) The UDP Checksum Offload (IPv6) function enables the adapter to compute the UDP checksum of transmitting IPv6 packets and verify the UDP checksum of receiving IPv6 packets in order to take load off from the CPU.
  • Page 74 AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Installation and User’s Guide 3. Select one of the following options: Rx & Tx Enabled — Enables the feature for both receiving and  transmitting IPv6 packets. This is the default setting. Disabled — Disables the feature for both receiving and ...

  • Page 75: Wake On Magic Packet

    Chapter 4: Modifying Advanced Properties Wake on Magic Packet The Wake on Magic Packet property is not supported for the AT-2874SX ExpressCard. Note You see the Wake on Magic Packet property as shown in Figure 47 when the proper Allied Telesis driver is not installed. To install driver software properly, see Chapter 3, “Installing the Driver Software”...

  • Page 76: Wake On Pattern Match

    AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Installation and User’s Guide Wake on Pattern Match The Wake on Pattern Match property is not supported for the AT-2874SX ExpressCard. Note You see the Wake on Pattern Match property as shown in Figure 48 when the proper Allied Telesis driver is not installed.

  • Page 77: Appendix A: Specifications

    Appendix A Specifications Physical Specification Dimensions: 13.7 cm x 3.4 cm (5.4 in. x 1.3 in.) Environmental Specifications Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage Temperature: -25°C to 70°C (-13°F to 158°F) Relative Humidity: 5% to 90% (non-condensing) Altitude: Up to 3,048 m (10,000 ft.) Power Specification...
  • Page 78 AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 79: Appendix B: Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors

    Appendix B Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors This appendix provides how to clean fiber optic connectors and consists of the following sections: “Overview” on page 80  “Cleaning Using a Cartridge-Type Cleaner” on page 81  “Cleaning Using a Swab” on page 83 ...

  • Page 80: Overview

    AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Installation and User’s Guide Overview The fiber optic connector consists of a fiber optic plug and its adapter. The end of the fiber optic cable is held in the core of the ferrule in the plug as shown in Figure 49.

  • Page 81: Cleaning Using A Cartridge-Type Cleaner

    Appendix B: Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors Cleaning Using a Cartridge-Type Cleaner Fiber optic cartridge cleaners are available from many vendors and are typically called “cartridge cleaners,” as shown in Figure 51. Figure 51. Cartridge Cleaner Note Do not use compressed air or aerosol air to clean a fiber optic connector.
  • Page 82 AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Installation and User’s Guide Note Rub the ferrule tip on the cleaning surface in one direction only. 3. When you reach the end of the cleaning surface, pick up the ferrule tip, rotate and place it at the top and rub downwards at least 2 times.

  • Page 83: Cleaning Using A Swab

    Appendix B: Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors Cleaning Using a Swab Specially treated swabs (stick cleaners) are available for cleaning inside connector adapters or hard-to-reach ferrule tips. These swabs, often referred to as “lint free” or “alcohol free” swabs, are available from many vendors.
  • Page 84 AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Installation and User’s Guide 3. If a fiber inspection scope is available, use the scope to inspect the connector to make sure that it is clean. 4. Reconnect the cable to the port or protect the ferrule tip with a dust...

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