Chapter 9: Cabling the Networking Ports

Installing SFP and SFP+ Transceivers

Review the following guidelines before installing SFP or SFP+ transceivers in the switch:

ˆSFP and SFP+ transceivers are hot-swappable. You may install them while the chassis is powered on.

ˆYour Allied Telesis sales representative can provide you with a list of supported transceivers for the line cards.

ˆThe operational specifications and fiber optic cable requirements of the transceivers are provided in the documents included with the devices.

ˆYou should install a transceiver before connecting the fiber optic cable.

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

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

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.

Note

SFP+ slots 51 and 52 are initially configured as stacking slots for the VCStack feature. If you intend to use the switch as a stand-alone unit, you must disable the VCStack feature before using the slots with standard SFP or SFP+ transceivers. See Chapter 5, “Configuring the Switch for Stand-alone Operations” on page 77 for instructions.

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Allied Telesis AT-X510DP-52GTX manual Installing SFP and SFP+ Transceivers