Allied Telesis AT-X210-9GT, AT-X210-24GT, AT-X210-16GT manual Installing Optional SFP Transceivers

AT-x210-9GT, AT-x210-16GT, and AT-x210-24GT Switches Installation Guide

Installing 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 an SFP slot. See Figure 27.

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Figure 27. Removing the Dust Plug from an SFP Slot

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

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