Brocade Communications Systems 53-1002373-02 manual Installing a fiber-optic transceiver

6 Connecting the router to a network device

Installing a fiber-optic transceiver

To connect a router to another network device using a fiber port, install a fiber-optic transceiver (SFP, SFP+, or XFP, as required by your interface module).

DANGER

All fiber-optic interfaces use Class 1 Lasers.

NOTE

Refer to “Installation precautions” on page 147 for other hardware installation precautions.

Before installing a fiber-optic transceiver, have on hand an ESD wrist strap with a plug for connection to the ESD connector on the router chassis.

DANGER

For safety reasons, the ESD wrist strap should contain a 1 megohm series resistor.

Follow these steps to install a fiber-optic transceiver.

1.Put on the ESD wrist strap and ground yourself by inserting the plug into the ESD connector on the router chassis.

2.Remove the transceiver from the protective packaging.

3.Remove the metal cover from the port on the interface module.

4.Gently insert the fiber-optic transceiver into the port until the transceiver clicks into place. Transceivers are keyed to prevent incorrect insertion.

Cabling a fiber-optic transceiver

Follow these steps to cable a fiber-optic transceiver.

1.Remove the protective covering from the fiber-optic port connectors and store the covering for future use.

2.Before cabling a fiber-optic transceiver, it is strongly recommended that you clean the cable connectors and the port connectors. For more information, refer to “Cleaning fiber-optic ports and connectors”.

3.Gently insert the two cable connectors (a tab on each connector should face upward) into the ports until the tabs lock into place.

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