Connecting A Network Device To A Fiber Port - Brocade Communications Systems LS-STK Installation Manual

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Configuring IP addresses

Connecting a network device to a fiber port

For direct attachment from the Brocade device to a Gbps NIC, device, or router, fiber cabling with
an LC connector is required.
To connect the Brocade device to another network device using a fiber port, you must do the
following:
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The following sections provide information about performing these tasks.
Installing a fiber optic module
You must install a fiber optic module (SFP or XFP transceiver) in each Gbps Ethernet and 10 Gbps
Ethernet fiber port you want to use.
You can install a new fiber optic module in a port while the FastIron LS is powered on and running.
Before installing a module into the port, have an ESD wrist strap with a plug for connection to a
metal surface available.
NOTE
For safety reasons, the ESD wrist strap should contain a series 1 meg ohm resistor.
Follow the steps below to Install a fiber optic module.
1. Put on the ESD wrist strap and ground yourself by attaching the clip end to a metal surface
2. Remove the new module from the protective packaging.
3. Gently insert the fiber optic module into the port until the module clicks into place. The module
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Install a fiber optic module (SFP transceiver or mini-GBIC for Gbps Ethernet ports, or XFP-MSA
transceiver for 10 Gbps Ethernet ports)
Cable the fiber optic module
(such as an equipment rack) to act as ground.
is keyed to prevent incorrect insertion.
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