AWPS Quick Install Guide
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Fibre Optic SFP Devices
An optional Gigabit SFP transceiver can be used for a backbone connection between switches, or for
connecting to a high-speed server.
Each single-mode fibre port requires 9/125 micron single-mode fibre optic cable with an LC
connector at both ends. Each multimode fibre optic port requires 50/125 or 62.5/125 micron
multimode fibre optic cabling with an LC connector at both ends.
WARNING:
This switch uses lasers to transmit signals over fibre optic
cable. The lasers are inherently eye safe in normal operation. However,
user should never look directly at a transmit port when it is powered on.
WARNING:
When selecting a fibre SFP 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 SFP transceiver.
1.
Remove and keep the LC port’s rubber plug. When not connected to a fiber cable, the rubber
plug should be replaced to protect the optics.
2.
Check that the fibre terminators are clean. You can clean the cable plugs by wiping them
gently with a clean tissue or cotton ball moistened with a little ethanol. Dirty fibre
terminators on fibre optic cables will impair the quality of the light transmitted through the
cable and lead to degraded performance on the port.
3.
Connect one end of the cable to the LC port on the switch and the other end to the LC port
on the other device. Since LC connectors are keyed, the cable can be attached in only one
orientation.
4.
As a connection is made, check the Link LED on the switch corresponding to the port to be
sure that the connection is valid.