Chapter 2: Installation
2.Attach the fiber optic data cables to the fiber optic ports, as shown in Figure 21.
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L/A
D/C 
L/A
D/C 
Figure 21. Attaching a Fiber Optic Cable
When you attach a fiber optic cable, be sure to observe the following guidelines:
Be sure that the cable connector is firmly locked into place in the port.
A dual SC port consists of two separate connectors, as shown in Figure 22. Each connects to a separate fiber strand. One is for receiving packets and the other is for transmitting packets. When you connect a fiber optic cable to a dual SC port, be sure that the receiver fiber connector is connected to the transmitter connector on the remote end node, and the transmitter fiber connector is connected to the receiver connector on the remote node.
SC Port
Transmitter
Fiber
Connector
TX 1 RX
Receiver
Fiber
Connector
Figure 22. Dual SC Port
You should verify that you are using the appropriate type of fiber optic cabling. For an AT-8516F/xx Series switch, refer to “Planning the Installation” on page 52. For an optional GBIC module, refer to the GBIC installation guide. For an optional fiber optic expansion module, refer to the expansion module installation guide.
You should verify that the operating specifications of the switch’s fiber optic port are compatible with the fiber optic port on the
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