Enterasys Networks C3G124-48P, C3G124-24P manual

Connecting to the Network

Connecting Fiber-Optic Cables to MT-RJ Ports

Warning: Do not use optical instruments to view laser output. The use of optical instruments to view laser output increases eye hazard.

Advertencia: No utilizar instrumentos opticos para ver el laser. El uso de instrumentos opticos para ver el laser incrementa el riesgo de perdida de la vision.

Warnhinweis: Benutzen sie keinesfalls optische Hilfmittel, um die Funktion des Lasers zu überprüfen, es könnte ihr Augenlicht gefährden.

This section contains the procedures for connecting a 1000BASE‐SX multimode fiber‐optic segment from the network or other devices to an MT‐RJ port connector in a Mini‐GBIC (MGBIC‐MT01).

Each fiber‐optic link consists of two fiber‐optic strands within the cable:

•Transmit (TX)

•Receive (RX)

The transmit strand from a device port connects to the receive port of a fiber‐optic Gigabit Ethernet device at the other end of the segment. The receive strand of the applicable MT‐RJ port connects to the transmit port of the fiber‐optic Gigabit Ethernet device.

Enterasys Networks recommends labeling fiber‐optic cables to indicate receive and transmit ends. Many cables are pre‐labeled, providing matching labels or tapes at both ends of each strand of cable.

To connect an MT‐RJ cable to a fixed MT‐RJ connector of a Mini‐GBIC, refer to Figure 3‐18 and proceed as follows:

1.Remove the protective covers (not shown) from the front panel MT‐RJ fiber‐optic port (port 46 in this example) and from the connectors on each end of the cable.

Note: Leave the protective covers in place when the connectors are not in use to prevent contamination.

Caution: Do not touch the ends of the fiber-optic strands, and do not let the ends come in contact with dust, dirt, or other contaminants. Contamination of cable ends causes problems in data transmissions. If the ends of the fiber-optic strands become contaminated, use a canned duster to blow the surfaces clean. A fiber-port cleaning swab saturated with optical-grade isopropyl alcohol may also be used to clean the ends.

Precaución: No toque los extremos de los cables de fibra óptica y evite su contacto con el polvo, la suciedad o con cualquier otro contaminante. Si los extremos de los cables se ensucian, es posible que la transmisión de datos se vea afectada. Si nota que los extremos de los cables de fibra óptica se ensucian, utilice aire comprimido para limpiarlos. También puede limpiarlos con un estropajo embebido en alcohol isopropílico.

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C3G124-24P, C3G124-48P specifications

Enterasys Networks, a leading company in networking solutions, offers a range of high-performance switches designed to meet the demands of modern enterprise networks. Among their notable products are the C3G124-48P and C3G124-24P switches, which deliver robust performance, advanced features, and reliable connectivity essential for today's business environments.

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