Allied Telesis X8106 User Manual
Chapter 6: Installing the Transceivers and Cabling the Ports
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Installing AT-SP10TW Cables in the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card
This procedure explains how to connect AT-SP10TW Cables to the AT-
SBx81XS6 Line Card. The cables may be used in place of fiber optic
cables and transceivers for 10 Gbps links of up to 7 meters.
SBx81XS6 Line Card. The cables may be used in place of fiber optic
cables and transceivers for 10 Gbps links of up to 7 meters.
Note
The AT-SP10TW Cable is only supported in the AT-SBx81XS6 Line
Card. It is not supported in the AT-SBx81GS24a Line Card.
Card. It is not supported in the AT-SBx81GS24a Line Card.
To install the AT-SP10TW Cable, perform the following procedure:
1. Remove the dust plug from the SFP+ slot chosen for the cable, as
shown in Figure 94.
Figure 94. Removing the Dust Cover From an SFP+ Slot in the AT-
SBx81XS6 Line Card
Note
Do not remove the dust plug from the SFP+ slot if you are not
installing the transceiver at this time. The dust plug protects the line
card from dust contamination.
installing the transceiver at this time. The dust plug protects the line
card from dust contamination.
2. Orient the connector on the AT-SP10TW cable so that the release tab
is on top, as shown in Figure 95 on page 139.