Black Box LGB5128A quick start Desktop or Shelf Mounting, Installing an Optional SFP Transceiver

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Chapter 4: Installing the Switch

Step 3. If installing a single switch only, go to Section 4.6 or 4.7 in this manual.

Step 4. If installing multiple switches, mount them in the rack, one below the other, in any order.

4.4.2 Desktop or Shelf Mounting

Step 1. Attach the four adhesive rubber feet to the bottom of the first switch.

Figure 4-5. Attaching the adhesive rubber feet.

Step 2. Set the device on a flat surface near an AC power source, with at least two inches of space on all sides for proper airflow.

Step 3. If installing a single switch only, go to Section 4.6 or 4.7 in this manual.

Step 4. If installing multiple switches, attach four adhesive feet to each one. Place each device squarely on top of the one below, in any order.

4.5 Installing an Optional SFP Transceiver

You can install or remove an SFP/SFP+ module from an SFP/SFP+ slot without having to power off the switch. Use only compatible SFPs (see Table 4-1).

 

Table 4-1. Compatible Black Box SFPs.

Table 4-1. Compatible Black Box SFPs.

Part Number

Product Name

 

 

LFP401–LFP404

155-Mbps Extended Diagnostic SFP

 

 

LFP411–LFP414, LFP416*

1250-Mbps Extended Diagnostic SFP

 

 

LSP421–LSP422

10GBASE-SR SFP, 10GBASE-LR SFP

 

 

*Supports LFP416 with auto mode of link speed on Ports 1–20 and does not support LFP415.

NOTES:

The SFP slots are shared with the four 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 ports. If an SFP is installed in a slot, the associated RJ-45 port is disabled and cannot be used.

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