Installation guide

Brocade FastIron LS and FastIron LS-STK Hardware Installation Guide 55

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Cabling a fiber optic module

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4. Pull the bail latch on the module forward and away from the module. This unlocks the module

from the front panel.

NOTE

The bail latch may be attached to either the top or the bottom of the mini-GBIC.

5. Grasping the bail latch, pull the fiber optic module out of the port.

6. Store the fiber optic module in a safe, static-free place or in an anti-static bag.

7. Install a new fiber optic module in the port. For information about performing this task, see

“Installing a new fiber optic module”.

Installing a new fiber optic module

You must install a fiber optic module (SFP or XFP transceiver) in each Gbps Ethernet and 10 Gbps

Ethernet fiber port you want to use.

You can install a new fiber optic module in a port while the FastIron LS is powered on and running.

Before installing a module, have a ESD wrist strap with a plug for connection to a metal surface.

NOTE

For safety reasons, the ESD wrist strap should contain a series 1 meg ohm resistor.

Follow the steps below to install a fiber optic module.

1. Put on the ESD wrist strap and ground yourself by attaching the clip end to a metal surface

(such as an equipment rack) to act as ground.

2. Remove the new module from the protective packaging.

3. Gently insert the fiber optic module into the port until the module clicks into place. The module

is keyed to prevent incorrect insertion.

Cabling a fiber optic module

Follow the steps below to cable a fiber optic module.

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

future use.

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

connectors and the port connectors. Refer to “Cleaning the fiber optic connectors” on page 56.

1 Bail latch