Allied Telesis AT-GS950/16-10 manual Installing an Optional SFP Transceiver

Chapter 2: Installation

Installing an Optional SFP Transceiver

The AT-GS950/16 and AT-GS950/24 Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switches have two slots for optional SFP transceivers. To install an SFP transceiver, perform the following procedure:

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 before removing the transceiver.

Note

You should always install the transceiver before connecting the fiber optic cables to 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 the SFP slot, as shown in Figure 11.

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Figure 11. Removing the Dust Plug from the SFP Slot

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

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