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Installing optional sfp transceivers – Allied Telesis 8100S Series User Manual

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Chapter 7: Cabling the Network Ports

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Installing Optional SFP Transceivers

Review the following guidelines before installing optional SFP transceivers
in the switch:

The SFP slots are part of combo ports, with 10/100/1000Base-T
ports. For operational information, refer to “SFP Slots” on page 34.

SFP transceivers can be hot-swapped while the switch is powered
on. However, you should always disconnect the fiber optic cables
first before removing a transceiver.

You should install the transceiver before connecting the fiber optic
cable.

Fiber optic transceivers are dust sensitive. Always keep the plug in
the optical bores when a fiber optic cable is not installed, or when
you store the transceiver. When you do remove the plug, keep it
for future use.

Unnecessary removal and insertion of a transceiver can lead to
premature failure.

Warning

A transceiver can be damaged by static electricity. Be sure to
observe all standard electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions,
such as wearing an antistatic wrist strap, to avoid damaging the
device.

Note

The cable specifications of optional SFP transceivers are found in
the installation guides that ship with the devices.

To install an SFP transceiver:

1. Remove the dust plug from a transceiver slot on the switch. Refer to

Figure 45 on page 107.