ZyXEL Communications MES-2110 - Manual (Page 32)

Chapter 3 Hardware Overview
MES-2110 User’s Guide
32
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)
3.1.3.1 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 MES-2110 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 10 Transceiver Installation Example
Figure 11 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).