Installation guide

Installing a XENPAK Optical Transceiver Module
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Figure 183: Installing the Summit XGM-2xn option card
5 Using the screws from the cover plate, secure the option card to the back panel of the switch.
6 Install the XENPAK optical transceiver modules as described in the next section, “Installing a
XENPAK Optical Transceiver Module”.
CAUTION
Be sure that the option slot always has either an installed Summit option card or a faceplate over the
opening. An opening could divert air from the switch and cause overheating.
Installing a XENPAK Optical Transceiver Module
This section describes installing and removing the XENPAK module, a 10 Gbps optical transceiver. The
LR XENPAK and the ER XENPAK look alike and install the same. An example of a XENPAK module is
shown in Figure 184.
Figure 184: XENPAK Modules
CAUTION
Use only Extreme-approved optic devices within Extreme switches. Optical modules provided by
Extreme Networks are compliant for use with Extreme systems.
ES4K042
Summit Option
Card
EWUG003C
Card edge
connector