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ProCurve Switch vl Modules
Installing the Modules
Connecting the 10-GbE Network cables
Connecting a fiber cable.  
1. Remove the dust covers from
    the cable connectors and the
    port. 
2. Aligning the notches on the
   cable connectors with the slots
   of the port, press the cable
   connector into the port until it
   snaps into place. 
If the Link LED does not go on 
when the network cable is 
connected to the port, see 
“LED Error Indicators:” on page 21, 
in chapter 5, “Troubleshooting”.
To disconnect:
Pull the cable connector straight out. 
Connecting a copper cable.  
1. Push the copper cable 
    connector into the copper port.
    Ensure the locking device locks
    the cable connector into place. 
To disconnect:
Grasp the plastic pull tab and pull 
the cable connector straight out. 
This disengages the locking 
mechanism.
When a network cable from an 
active network device is connected 
to the port, the port LED for that 
port should go on. If the port LED 
does not go on when the network 
cable is connected to the port, see 
“LED Error Indicators:” on page 21 in chapter 5, “Troubleshooting”.
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Figure 10. Connecting a fiber cable
Figure 11. Connecting a copper