Chapter 5
| Port Connections
How to Connect to SFP Fiber Optic Ports
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2. Check that the fiber terminators are clean. You can clean the cable plugs by
wiping them gently with a clean tissue or cotton ball moistened with a little
ethanol. Dirty fiber terminators on fiber optic cables will impair the quality of
the light transmitted through the cable and lead to degraded performance on
the port.
3. Connect one end of the cable to the SFP port on the switch and the other end
to the SFP port on the other device. Since SFP connectors are keyed, the cable
can be attached in only one orientation.
Figure 19: Making a Connection to an SFP Port
4. As a connection is made, check the Link LED on the switch to be sure that the
connection is valid.
Note:
Be sure to secure cables properly and route them away from the switch
without exceeding the minimum bending radius for fiber cables (typically a few
inches). Use cable ties to bunder cables together and secure coiled loops of excess
cable. Do not let cables hang free supporting their own weight or pull in any way
that puts stress on the connectors.
SFP Transceiver Port SFP Fiber Optic Cable
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