ZyXEL Communications ZyXEL Dimension GS-2024 User Manual
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Chapter 3 Hardware Overview
GS-2024 User’s Guide
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3.1.2.1 Mini-GBIC Slots
These are slots for Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) transceivers. A transceiver is a single
unit that houses a transmitter and a receiver. Use a transceiver to connect a fiber-optic cable to
the Switch. The Switch does not come with transceivers. You must use transceivers that
comply with the Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) Transceiver MultiSource Agreement
(MSA). See the SFF committee’s INF-8074i specification Rev 1.0 for details.
You can change transceivers while the Switch is operating. You can use different transceivers
to connect to Ethernet switches with different types of fiber-optic connectors.
• Type: SFP connection interface
• Connection speed: 1 Gigabit per second (Gbps)
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To avoid possible eye injury, do not look into an operating fiber-optic module’s
connectors.
3.1.2.1.1 Transceiver Installation
Use the following steps to install a mini GBIC transceiver (SFP or XFP module).
1 Insert the transceiver into the slot with the exposed section of PCB board facing down.
Figure 9 Transceiver Installation Example
2 Press the transceiver firmly until it clicks into place.
3 The Switch automatically detects the installed transceiver. Check the LEDs to verify that
it is functioning properly.
Figure 10 Installed Transceiver
3.1.2.1.2 Transceiver Removal
Use the following steps to remove a mini GBIC transceiver (SFP module).
1 Open the transceiver’s latch (latch styles vary).