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Figure 33: optical bore & ferrule of gbic module – Allied Telesis AT-8350GB User Manual

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Follow these guidelines to ensure the performance of your GBIC:

‰ GBICs are static sensitive. To prevent electrostatic discharge

damage (ESD), follow your normal board and component
handling procedures.

‰ GBICs are dust sensitive. When the GBIC is stored or when a fiber-

optic cable is not plugged in, always keep plugs in the GBIC
optical bores.

‰ The most common source of contaminants in the optical bores is

debris picked up on the ferrules of the optical connectors. Use an
alcohol swab or wipe to clean the ferrules of the optical
connector.

Figure 33 Optical Bore & Ferrule of GBIC Module

Note
Unnecessary removal and insertion of a GBIC could lead to
premature failure.

Ferrule

Bore

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