CHAPTER 4 Making Network Connections
10 Gbps Fiber Optic Connections
10GBPS FIBER OPTIC CONNECTIONS
An optional 10 Gigabit transceiver (SFP+) can be used for a backbone connection between switches.
WARNING: These switches use lasers to transmit signals over fiber
optic cable. The lasers are compliant with the requirements of a Class 1 Laser Product and are inherently eye safe in normal operation. However, you should never look directly at a transmit port when it is powered on.
WARNING: When selecting a fiber device, considering safety, please make sure that it can function at a temperature that is not less than the recommended maximum operational temperature of the product. You must also use an approved Laser Class 1 SFP transceiver.
1.Remove and keep the port’s protective cover. When not connected to a fiber cable, the cover should be replaced to protect the optics.
2.Check that the fiber terminators are clean. You can clean the cable plugs by wiping them gently with a clean tissue or cotton ball moistened with a little ethanol. Dirty fiber terminators on fiber cables will impair the quality of the light transmitted through the cable and lead to degraded performance on the port.
3.Connect one end of the cable to the LC port on the switch and the other end to the LC port on the other device. Since LC connectors are keyed, the cable can be attached in only one orientation.
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