Cabling A Fiber-Optic Transceiver - Brocade Communications Systems ICX 6430 Installation Manual

NOTE
If the E1MG-TX SFP transceiver is inserted into the ICX 6450 device, the link may go down on the
fiber ports. This is seen during bootup or speed change from 10-Gbps to 1-Gbps port speed. The
workaround is to disable the port and then re-enable the port through the CLI, or unplug and plug in
the cable.
DANGER
For safety reasons, the ESD wrist strap should contain a series 1 megohm resistor.
DANGER
All fiber-optic interfaces use Class 1 lasers.
Perform the following steps to install a fiber-optic transceiver.
1. Put on the ESD wrist strap and ground yourself by attaching the clip end to a metal surface
2. Remove the new transceiver from the protective packaging.
3. Gently insert the transceiver into the slot until it clicks into place, as illustrated in
FIGURE 56
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Cabling a fiber-optic transceiver

Perform the following steps to cable a fiber-optic transceiver.
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(such as an equipment rack) to act as the ground.
Transceivers are keyed to prevent incorrect insertion.
Installing a transceiver
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Transceiver
Copper or fiber-optic module replacement
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Figure 56.
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