Installing the Switch
switches break up the path for connected devices into separate collision domains, you should not include the switch or connected cabling in your calculations for cascade length involving other devices.
Connecting to a 100BASE-FX Port
If you connect fiber cable to the
Caution: The media expansion modules are not
Note: As a general rule, the length of fiber optic cable for a single switched link should not exceed 2 kilometers (1.24 miles). However, budget constraints must also be considered when calculating the maximum cable length for your specific environment.
Connecting to a Gigabit Fiber Optic
Port
When connecting fiber cable to a Gigabit
Warning: This switch uses lasers to transmit signals over fiber optic cable. The lasers are compliant with the requirements of a Class 1 Laser Product and are inherently eye safe in normal operation. However, you should never look directly at a transmit port when it is powered on.
1.Remove and keep the SC port’s rubber cover. When not connected to a fiber cable, the rubber cover should be replaced to protect the optics.
2.Check that the fiber terminators are clean. You can clean the cable plugs by wiping them gently with a clean tissue or cotton ball moistened with a little ethanol. Dirty fiber terminators on fiber optic cables will impair the quality of the light transmitted through the cable and lead to degraded performance on the port.
3.Connect one end of the cable to the SC port on the switch and the other end to the SC port on the other device. Since SC connectors are keyed, the cable can be attached in only one orientation. When inserting the cable, be sure the tab on the plug clicks into position to ensure that it is properly seated.
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