Chapter 5
| Port Connections
How to Connect to SFP/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 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 LC connector on one of the switch’s SFP
transceivers and the other end to the LC port on the other device. Since both LC
connectors are keyed, the cable can only be attached in the correct orientation.
Figure 23: Making Connections to an SFP+ Transceiver
4. As a connection is made, check the Link LED on the switch corresponding to
the port 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 bundle 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 Fiber Optic Cable
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