Installation Instructions

Chapter 4: SFP
This chapter provides installation procedures and specifications for small form factor pluggable
(SFP) transceivers.
SFP transceivers
This section describes how to select and install small form factor pluggable (SFP) transceivers.
Use SFP transceivers to connect a device motherboard to a fiber optic or unshielded twisted pair
network cable. The SFP transceivers described in this chapter provide Ethernet at 1 gigabit per
second (Gbps).
The Avaya VSP 4000 supports SFP transceivers on fiber ports 47 and 48. The VSP 4450GSX-PWR
+ supports the SFP transceivers on ports 13 to 48.
Important:
The VSP 4000 operates in forgiving mode for SFP transceivers, which means that the switch
will bring up the port operationally when using non-Avaya SFP transceivers. Avaya does not
provide support for operational issues related to these SFP transceivers, but they will operate
and the port link will come up. The switch logs the device as an unsupported or unknown
device.
Selecting an SFP
Use an SFP transceiver to connect a device motherboard to a fiber optic or unshielded twisted pair
network cable. Select the appropriate transceiver to provide the required reach.
Procedure
1. Determine the required reach.
Depending on the product, SFP transceivers are available for cable distances of up to 100
meters (m), 550 m, 10 kilometers (km), 40 km, 70 km, and 120 km.
2. Determine the required media and connector type.
You need fiber optic cable for a reach over 100 m.
18 Installing Transceivers and Optical components on Avaya VSP 4000 February 2015
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