Allied Telesis AT-9424T/POE manual Installing Optional Transceivers, Installing a Gbic Transceiver

Chapter 2: Installing the Switch

Installing Optional Transceivers

Installing a GBIC Transceiver

Review the following guidelines before installing an optional GBIC, SFP or XFP transceiver in the switch:

ˆA transceiver can be hot-swapped. The switch can be powered on when you install a transceiver.

ˆInstall the transceiver before connecting its network cable.

ˆFiber optic transceivers are dust sensitive. When a fiber optic cable is not installed, or when you store the transceiver, always keep the plug in the optical bores. When you do remove the plug, keep it for future use.

ˆUnnecessary removal or insertion of a transceiver can lead to premature failure.

ˆThe SFP and GBIC slots on some AT-9400 Switches are paired with twisted pair ports. For operational information, refer to “Redundant Twisted Pair Ports” on page 32.

Warning

A transceiver can be damaged by static electricity. Be sure to observe all standard electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions, such as wearing an antistatic wrist strap, to avoid damaging the device.

To install a GBIC transceiver in the AT-9424T/GB Switch, perform the following procedure:

1.Remove the transceiver from its shipping container and store the packaging material in a safe location.

2.Slide the GBIC transceiver into the slot until it clicks into place, as shown in Figure 20. A GBIC transceiver can be installed in either slot.

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