Agema AG8032 - Manual (Page 16)

13 AG8032 Spine and Leaf Switch
4.2 Fiber Optic Connections
Optional 40G QSFP transceivers can be used for fiber connections from the switch to other
network devices in the data center. A QSFP+ transceiver may also be used for long distance
connections to devices at another site.
WARNING:
• When selecting a fiber QSFP device, considering safety, please make sure
that it can function at a temperature that is not less than the recommended
maximum operational temperature of the product. You must also use an
approved Laser Class 1 QSFP transceiver.
The following figure illustrates the QSFP port fiber connection.
(Figure 4-2: Making QSFP Port Fiber Connection)
4.2 Ethernet Cabling
To ensure proper operation when installing the switch into a network, make sure that the
current cables are suitable for 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX or 1000BASE-T operation. Check the
following criteria against the current installation of your network:
• Cable type: Unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or shielded twisted pair (STP) cables with RJ-
45 connectors; Category 3 or better for 10BASE-T, Category 5 or better for 100BASE-TX,
and Category 5, 5e or 6 for 1000BASE-T.
• Protection from radio frequency interference emissions
• Electrical surge suppression
• Separation of electrical wires (switch related or other) and electromagnetic fields from
data based network wiring
• Safe connections with no damaged cables, connectors or shields