Allied Telesis AT-GS900/8PS manual Installing Optional SFP Transceiver

AT-GS900/8PS Switch Installation Guide

Installing Optional SFP Transceiver

To install an SFP transceiver, perform the following procedure:

Note

You should always install the transceiver before connecting the fiber optic cables to it.

Note

The transceiver can be hot-swapped; you do not need to power off the switch to install a transceiver. However, always remove the cables from the transceiver before removing it.

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

Warning

An SFP 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 transceiver.

2. Remove the dust plug from an SFP slot. See Figure 11.

Figure 11. Removing the Dust Plug from an SFP Slot

3. Position the SFP transceiver with the label facing up.

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