4.8 Pluggable optics – Installation, removal, and precautions
The RSG2000 series of products can be ordered with pluggable optic form factors such as SFP (Small
•Ensuring that dust caps are mounted on SFP cages at all times unless a user is in the process of inserting or removing an SFP module. The dust caps will prevent the accumulation of residue or particles that may inhibit proper operation.
•Ensuring that the user has properly discharged any possible electrostatic
•SFP and GBIC optical modules should always be stored in an ESD safe bag or other suitable ESD safe environment, free from moisture and stored at proper storage temperature
•Disconnect all cables from SFP or GBIC module before insertion or removal of module.
•Only RuggedCom Inc. certified optics should be used on RuggedCom products. Damage can occur to optics and product if compatibility and reliability have not been properly assessed.
4.8.1 Module Insertion – GBICs and SFPs
To insert GBICs or SFPs, special attention should be taken into the proper module orientation. Refer to Figure 22 for proper module orientation, as ports on the upper row of the product require optics to be inserted
Figure 22: SFP Orientation for top row and bottom row ports
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