Brocade Communications Systems Brocade MLX Series and Brocade Netlron XMR 53-1002373-02 Manual De Usuario

Connecting the router to a network device

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Installing a fiber-optic transceiver

To connect a router to another network device using a fiber port, install a fiber-optic transceiver 
(SFP, SFP+, or XFP, as required by your interface module).

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NOTE

Refer to 

 on page 147 for other hardware installation precautions.

Before installing a fiber-optic transceiver, have on hand an ESD wrist strap with a plug for 
connection to the ESD connector on the router chassis.

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Follow these steps to install a fiber-optic transceiver.

1. Put on the ESD wrist strap and ground yourself by inserting the plug into the ESD connector on 

the router chassis. 

2. Remove the transceiver from the protective packaging.

3. Remove the metal cover from the port on the interface module. 

4. Gently insert the fiber-optic transceiver into the port until the transceiver clicks into place. 

Transceivers are keyed to prevent incorrect insertion.

Cabling a fiber-optic transceiver

Follow these steps to cable a fiber-optic transceiver.

1. Remove the protective covering from the fiber-optic port connectors and store the covering for 

future use.

2. Before cabling a fiber-optic transceiver, it is strongly recommended that you clean the cable 

connectors and the port connectors. For more information, refer to 

.

3. Gently insert the two cable connectors (a tab on each connector should face upward) into the 

ports until the tabs lock into place.