Specifications

Installing the GBIC, SFP, and XFP Optics Modules in Cisco ONS Platforms

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GBIC, SFP and XFP Installation and Removal

Connecting Single-Mode and Multimode Optical Fiber

Attach the appropriate optical fiber cable directly to the SC-type receptacle on the GBIC or the LC-type

connector on the SFP/XFP. You can use either simplex or duplex connectors for most devices. For

simplex connectors, two cables are required, one cable for transmit (Tx) and a second cable for receive

(Rx). For duplex connectors, only one cable that has both Tx and Rx connectors is required.

Step 1 Remove the protective plugs from the GBIC or SFP/XFP and save them for future use.

Step 2 Remove the protective caps from the connectors on the fiber-optic cable and save them for future use.

Step 3 Clean fiber-optic connectors on fiber-optic cables.

Step 4 Plug the fiber-optic cable into the SC-type receptacle on the GBIC or the LC-type connector on the

SFP/XFP.

Preprovision an SFP or XFP Slot

This procedure preprovisions SFPs and XFPs. SFPs and XFPs are referred to as pluggable port modules

(PPMs) in CTC. Prior to performing this procedure, make sure you have logged into CTC.

Note SFPs and XFPs are generically called PPMs in CTC. After installing multirate SFPs or XFPs, multirate

PPMs must be provisioned in CTC. To complete the provisioning of the pluggable port, complete the

“Provision a Multirate PPM” task on page 24.

Step 1 In node view (single-shelf mode) or shelf view (multishelf mode), double-click the card where you want

to provision PPM settings.

Step 2 Click the Provisioning > Pluggable Port Modules tabs.

Step 3 In the Pluggable Port Modules area, click Create. The Create PPM dialog box appears.

Step 4 In the Create PPM dialog box, complete the following:

• PPM—Choose the slot number where the SFP or XFP is installed from the drop-down list.

• PPM Type—Choose the number of ports supported by your SFP or XFP from the drop-down list.

The drop-down list displays the number of PPMs that are available for provisioning. If only one port

is supported, PPM (1 port) is the only option.

Step 5 Click OK. The newly created port appears in the Pluggable Port Modules pane. The row in the Pluggable

Port Modules pane turns light blue. The Actual Equipment Type column remains blank until the actual

SFP or XFP is installed. After the SFP or XFP is installed, the row in the pane turns white and the

Actual Equipment Type column shows the equipment name.

Step 6 Verify that the PPM appears in the list in the Pluggable Port Modules pane. If it does not, repeat Steps 3

through 5.

Step 7 Repeat the task to provision a second PPM, if needed. If not, continue with Step 8.

Step 8 Click OK.