3Com 3CR16709-91, 3CR16708-91 manual Inserting a SFP Transceiver

SFP Operation 31

Figure 6 Inserting a SFP Transceiver

3.12VDC
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Product label

Wire release lever

Suitable slot on Switch 9 FX

5The 1000BASE-SX or 1000BASE-LX fiber transceiver connects to the network using a duplex LC connector. The 1000BASE-TX transceiver connects to the network using an RJ-45 connector. If you are using a fiber transceiver, attach a male duplex LC connector on the network cable into the duplex LC connector on the transceiver. If using a 1000BASE-TX transceiver, attach an RJ-45 connector on the network cable into the RJ-45 connector on the transceiver.

6Connect the other end of the cable to a device fitted with an appropriate Gigabit Ethernet connection.

7Check the Module Status LED on the front of the Switch to ensure that it is operating correctly. Refer to “LEDs” on page 14 for more information.

Removing an SFP If you wish to remove a 3Com transceiver (it is not necessary to Transceiver power-down your Switch):

1Disconnect the cable from the transceiver.

2Move the wire release lever downwards until it is pointing toward you.

3Pull the wire release lever toward you to release the catch mechanism;

the transceiver will then easily slide out.