Alloy Computer Products GSS-16T4SFP, GSS-24T4SFP manual

GSS Series User Manual

2. Installation

2.1. Starting the GSS Series Switches

This section provides a quick start guide for:

•Hardware and Cable Installation

•Management Station Installation

•Software booting and configuration

2.1.1.Hardware and Cable Installation

Please Note:

⇒Wear a grounding strap to avoid damaging the switch with electrostatic discharge

⇒Be sure that the power switch is in the ‘OFF’ position before you insert the power cord

•Installing Optional SFP Mini-GBIC Modules

SFP port

Fig. 2.1: Installation of optional SFP mini-GBIC

Mini-GBIC module

•Connecting the SFP Mini-GBIC Module to the Chassis:

The optional SFP Mini-GBIC modules are hot-swappable, so you can plug or unplug them while the power is applied to the switch.

1.Verify that the mini-GBIC module is compatible with the SFP port on the switch (for example, some switch manufacturers design their mini-GBIC modules to be operable only in their branded devices).

2.Verify that the type of mini-GBIC you have selected for use will be compatible with the type of fibre optic cable that is to be used.

3.Verify that the type of mini-GBIC you have selected for use will be compatible with the fibre optic transceiver at the other end of the link (e.g. – compatible wavelength and standard)

4.Slide the module along the slot and ensure that the module is properly seated against the SFP slot socket/connector.

5.Install the media cable for network connection

6.Repeat the above steps, as needed, for each module to be installed into the switch