Installation guide

Brocade FastIron LS and FastIron LS-STK Hardware Installation Guide 45

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Configuring IP addresses

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FIGURE 34 Installing a fiber optic module

Cabling a fiber optic module

1. Remove the protective covering from the fiber optic port connectors and store it for future use.

2. Before cabling a fiber optic module, Brocade strongly recommends cleaning the cable

connectors and the port connectors. For more information, see “Cleaning the fiber-optic

connectors” on page 45.

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

connectors until the tabs lock into place.

4. Observe the link and active LEDs to determine if the network connections are functioning

properly. For more information about the LED indicators, see Table 13 on page 46.

Cleaning the fiber-optic connectors

To avoid problems with the connection between the fiber optic module (SFP (mini-GBIC) or XFP) and

the fiber cable connectors, Brocade strongly recommends cleaning both connectors each time you

disconnect and reconnect them. In particular, dust can accumulate in the connectors and cause

problems such as reducing the optic launch power.

To clean the fiber cable connectors, Brocade recommends using the fiber optic reel-type cleaner

that shipped with your FastIron LS. You can also purchase this type of cleaner from the following

Website:

http://www.fisfiber.com/Home_Page.asp

When not using an SFP or XFP connector, make sure to keep the protective covering on.

1CX4 fiber optic module