Enterasys Networks A2H124-24FX User Manual
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Connecting to the Network
SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 3-29
1.
Remove the protective covers from the Mini‐GBIC LC fiber‐optic port and from the
connectors on each end of the cable.
2.
Insert the LC cable connector into the Mini‐GBIC LC connector until it clicks into
place.
3.
Plug the other end of the cable into the appropriate port on the other device. Some
cables may be terminated at the other end with two separate connectors, one for each
fiber‐optic strand. In this case, ensure that the transmit fiber‐optic strand is connected
to the receive port and the receive fiber‐optic strand to the transmit port.
4.
Verify that a link exists by checking that the port Link/Activity LED is on (blinking
green or solid green). If the Link/Activity LED is off, perform the following steps until
it is on:
a.
Verify that the device at the other end of the segment is powered ON and
connected to the segment.
b. If there are separate fiber‐optic connections on the other device, check the
crossover of the cables. Swap the cable connections if necessary.
c.
Check that the fiber‐optic connection meets the dB loss and cable specifications
outlined in the Cabling Guide for multimode mode cabling. To obtain this
document, refer to “
d. If a link has not been established, refer to
for LED troubleshooting
details. If a problem persists, refer to refer to “
” on page 1‐6 for
details on contacting Enterasys Networks for support.
5.
Repeat steps 1 through 4, above, until all connections have been made.
Note: Leave the protective covers in place when the connectors are not in use to prevent
contamination.
Note: To remove the LC cable connector, press on its release tab and pull it out of
Mini-GBIC LC connector.