SMC Networks 1000 - Manual (Page 38)

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Connecting to an SC-Type Fiber Port
When connecting fiber cable to a 1000BASE-SX or 1000BASE-LX
(GBIC) port on the switch, be sure you use an SC-type connector.
Follow the steps below.
Warning: This switch uses lasers to transmit signals over fiber optic
cable. The lasers are compliant with the requirements of a
Class 1 Laser Product and are inherently eye safe in normal
operation. However, you should never look directly at a
transmit port when it is powered on.
1. Remove and keep the SC port’s rubber cover. When not
connected to a fiber cable, the rubber cover should be replaced to
protect the optics.
2. Check that the fiber 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 fiber terminators on
fiber 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 SC port on the switch and the
other end to the SC port on the other device. Since SC connectors
are keyed, the cable can be attached in only one orientation.
When inserting the cable, be sure the tab on the plug clicks into
position to ensure that it is properly seated.
All the SC-type ports operate at 1000 Mbps with support for
auto-negotiation of duplex mode (full/half) and flow control. Also
note the maximum length for 1000BASE-SX and 1000BASE-LX fiber
optic cable depends on the core size and the rating of the cable, as
shown in the following table.