Juniper Networks EX8208 manual Connecting a Fiber-Optic Cable to an EX Series Switch

Chapter 9: Installing Switch Components

WARNING: Do not look directly into a fiber-optic transceiver or into the ends of fiber-optic cables. Fiber-optic transceivers and fiber-optic cables connected to transceivers emit laser light that can damage your eyes.

Figure 62: Installing a Transceiver in an EX Series Switch

Related Topics • Removing a Transceiver from an EX Series Switch on page 222

•Connecting a Fiber-Optic Cable to an EX Series Switch on page 165

•Optical Interface Support in EX2200 Switches

•Optical Interface Support in EX3200 and EX4200 Switches

•Optical Interface Support in EX4500 Switches

•Optical Interface Support in EX8200 Switches on page 60

Connecting a Fiber-Optic Cable to an EX Series Switch

EX Series switches have field-replaceable unit (FRU) optical transceivers to which you can connect fiber-optic cables.

Before you begin connecting a fiber-optic cable to an optical transceiver installed in an EX Series switch, ensure that you have taken the necessary precautions for safe handling of lasers (see “Laser and LED Safety Guidelines and Warnings for EX Series Switches” on page 269).

To connect a fiber-optic cable to an optical transceiver installed in an EX Series switch:

WARNING: Do not look directly into a fiber-optic transceiver or into the ends of fiber-optic cables. Fiber-optic transceivers and fiber-optic cables connected to transceivers emit laser light that can damage your eyes.

1.If the fiber-optic cable connector is covered by a rubber safety cap, remove the cap. Save the cap.

2.Remove the rubber safety cap from the optical transceiver. Save the cap.

3.Insert the cable connector into the optical transceiver (see Figure 63 on page 166).

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