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Figure 7 Inserting an SFP Transceiver
6Check the LEDs on the front of the Switch to ensure that it is operating
correctly. Refer to “LEDs” on page 16 for more information.
Removing an SFP
Transceiver
If you wish to remove a transceiver (it is not necessary to 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.
Choosing the Correct Cables
All of the ports on the front of the Switch 4200 Family are Auto-MDIX,
that is they have a cross-over capability. The port can automatically detect
whether it needs to operate in MDI or MDIX mode. Therefore you can
make a connection to a port with a straight-through (MDI) or a cross-over
cable (MDIX).
The Auto-MDIX feature only operates when auto-negotiation is enabled.
If auto-negotiation is disabled, all the Switch ports are configured as
MDIX (cross-over). If you want to make a connection to another MDIX
Product
label
SFP port on the
Switch 4200 28-Port
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