Allied Telesis AT-9448Ts/XP (Basic Layer 3) - Manual (Page 70)

Chapter 5: Cabling the Network Ports
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Installing Optional Transceivers
Review the following guidelines before installing an optional SFP or XFP
transceiver in a switch:
ˆ A transceiver can be hot-swapped; the switch can be powered on
when you install it. However, you should always disconnect the cables
first before removing a transceiver.
ˆ You must install the transceiver before you connect the cables to it.
ˆ Fiber optic transceivers are dust sensitive. When a fiber optic cable is
not installed, or when you store the transceiver, always keep the plug
in the optical bores. When you do remove the plug, keep it for future
use.
ˆ Unnecessary removal and insertion of a transceiver can lead to
premature failure.
ˆ The SFP slots on the AT-9424Ts and AT-9424Ts/XP Switches are
paired with twisted pair ports. For operational information, refer to
“Redundant Twisted Pair Ports” on page 21.
Warning
A transceiver can be damaged by static electricity. Be sure to
observe all standard electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions,
such as wearing an antistatic wrist strap, to avoid damaging the
device.
Note
The cable specifications for optional SFP and XFP transceiver can
be found in the installation guides that ship with the devices.
Installing an SFP
Transceiver
To install an SFP transceiver in the AT-9424Ts or AT-9424Ts/XP Switch,
perform the following procedure:
1. Remove the dust plug from a transceiver slot on the switch, as shown
in Figure 32.