Enterasys Networks X16-C Connecting Fiber-Optic Cables, Attaching LC or MT-RJ Cable Connector

Attaching Cables, Installing Compact Flash Card and DIMM Upgrade Kit

Connecting Fiber-Optic Cables

This section describes connecting 10‐ or 1‐Gigabit Ethernet fiber‐optic segments from the network or other devices to XFP or SFP port connectors (LC or MT‐RJ) on Matrix X16‐C IOMs.

Each fiber‐optic link consists of two fiber‐optic strands within the cable: Transmit (TX) and Receive (RX). The transmit strand from a module port connects to the receive port of a fiber‐optic 10‐/1‐ Gigabit Ethernet device at the other end of the segment. The receive strand of the applicable LC or MT‐RJ port on the module connects to the transmit port of the fiber‐optic 10‐/1‐Gigabit Ethernet device (shown in Figure 3‐25).

The procedure below describes how to connect an LC or MT‐RJ cable connector to an XFP or SFP port connector, respectively.

1.Remove the protective covers (not shown) from the LC or MT‐RJ fiber‐optic port on the transceiver and from the connectors on each end of the cable.

Note: Leave the protective covers in place when the connectors are not in use to prevent contamination.

Caution: Do not touch the ends of the fiber-optic strands, and do not let the ends contact dust, dirt, or other contaminants. Contamination of cable ends causes problems in data transmissions. If the ends of the fiber-optic strands become contaminated, use a canned duster to blow the surfaces clean. A cleaning swab saturated with optical-grade isopropyl alcohol may also be used to clean the ends.

Precaución: No toque los extremos de los cables de fibra óptica y evite su contacto con el polvo, la suciedad o con cualquier otro contaminante. Si los extremos de los cables se ensucian, es posible que la transmisión de datos se vea afectada. Si nota que los extremos de los cables de fibra óptica se ensucian, utilice aire comprimido para limpiarlos. También puede limpiarlos con un estropajo embebido en alcohol isopropílico.

2.Insert the LC or MT‐RJ cable connector into the transceiver until it clicks into place.

Figure 3-25 Attaching LC or MT-RJ Cable Connector

1Installed XFP/SFP

2LC cable connector

4 4

2	TXRX	1	5		1
	TX			TX

LC	3	MT-RJ
3
3 Release tab		5 MT-RJ cable connector

4Transmit/Receive LED (TX/RX)

3-28 Matrix X16-C Chassis Setup