Chapter 3 Hardware Overview

You can change transceivers while the MES-2110 is operating. You can use different transceivers to connect to Ethernet switches with different types of fiber- optic or even copper cable connectors.

To avoid possible eye injury, do not look into an operating fiber- optic module’s connectors.

Type: SFP connection interface

Connection speed: 1 Gigabit per second (Gbps)

3.1.3.1Transceiver Installation

Use the following steps to install a mini-GBIC transceiver (SFP module).

1Insert the transceiver into the slot with the exposed section of PCB board facing down.

2Press the transceiver firmly until it clicks into place.

3The MES-2110 automatically detects the installed transceiver. Check the LEDs to verify that it is functioning properly.

4Close the transceiver’s latch (latch styles vary).

5Connect the fiber optic cables to the transceiver.

Figure 10 Transceiver Installation Example

Figure 11 Connecting the Fiber Optic Cables

3.1.3.2 Transceiver Removal

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Use the following steps to remove a mini-GBIC transceiver (SFP module).

1Remove the fiber optic cables from the transceiver.

2Open the transceiver’s latch (latch styles vary).

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ZyXEL Communications MES-2110 manual Transceiver Installation