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ZyXEL Communications GS-3012F Series User Manual

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Chapter 3 Hardware Overview

GS-3012/GS-3012F User’s Guide

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3.1.3.1 Transceiver Installation

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

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

4 Close the transceiver’s latch (latch styles vary).
5 Connect the fiber optic cables to the transceiver.

Figure 11 Transceiver Installation Example

Figure 12 Connecting the Fiber Optic Cables

3.1.3.2 Transceiver Removal

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

1 Remove the fiber optic cables from the transceiver.
2 Open the transceiver’s latch (latch styles vary).
3 Pull the transceiver out of the slot.

Figure 13 Removing the Fiber Optic Cables

Figure 14 Opening the Transceiver’s Latch Example