Installing Sfp Modules - Cisco SN 5428 Hardware Installation

Chapter 2 Installing the SN 5428 Storage Router

Installing SFP Modules

Note
Note
Warning
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Before you install or remove an SFP (small form-factor pluggable) module, read
the installation information in this section. For connecting to SFP modules in the
Gigabit Ethernet ports and the Fibre Channel ports, read the instructions in the
"Connecting to Gigabit Ethernet and Fibre Channel Ports" section on page
Because of interoperability issues, Cisco does not support SFPs purchased from
third-party vendors. See
specifications.
When fiber-optic cable plugs and SFP module receptacles are disconnected from
each other, place dust covers on them.
Because invisible radiation may be emitted from the aperture of the port when
no fiber cable is connected, avoid exposure to radiation and do not stare into
open apertures. To see translated versions of the warning, refer to the
Regulatory Compliance and Safety document that accompanied the device.
The Gigabit Ethernet ports use fiber-optic SFP modules with either MT-RJ
connectors (see Figure
ports use fiber-optic SFP modules with LC connectors (see
Table 2-1 on page 2-13
in the Gigabit Ethernet and Fibre Channel ports. See
Pinouts" for SFP module specifications.
Appendix B, "Cable and Port Pinouts"
2-5) or LC connectors (see
to determine what types of SFP modules you can install
Cisco SN 5428 Storage Router Hardware Installation Guide

Installing SFP Modules

for SFP port
Figure 2-6). The Fibre Channel
Figure 2-6). See
Appendix B, "Cable and Port
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