T-Series Traffic Director Installation, Configuration and Administration Guide 2-13
Making Data Plane Connections
Figure 2-6 Making Network Connections to the SFP/SFP+ Ports
The following connections to the T1000 SFP+ data plane ports are supported (depending on
model):
• 10 Gb Ethernet over fiber optic cables. Requires one 10 Gb SFP+ transceiver module
per port. Distances up to 10 km are supported.
• 1 Gb Ethernet over copper cables. Requires one 1 Gb SFP transceiver module per
port. Distances up to 100 m using category 5 twisted-pair copper cabling.
• 10 Gb Ethernet via SFP+ direct-attach cable (DAC). No transceiver module required.
Distances up to 5 m supported.
The following connections to the T1000 SFP data plane ports are supported (depending on
model):
• 1 Gb Ethernet over copper cables. Requires one 1 Gb SFP transceiver module per
port. Distances up to 100 m using category 5 twisted-pair copper cabling.
The following topics describe how to install and remove connections for each of the cable
types.
• “SFP/SFP+ Port and Cable Installation Guidelines” on page 2-14
• “Using a Direct-Attach Cable” on page 2-14
• “Using a Fiber Cable and Transceiver” on page 2-15
• “Using an Ethernet Cable and Transceiver” on page 2-16
Protective
Cap
Fiber Optic Cable
Remove
Plugs
Optical
Transceiver
Installing a Optical Transceiver and Fiber Optic Cable
Ethernet
Transceiver
RJ-45
Ethernet Cable
Wire Handle
Installing Ethernet Transceiver and RJ-45 Cable
Direct Attach Cable
Release Tab
Installing a Direct Attach Cable
Wire
Handle
Port
Port
Port