Installation Instructions

About this task
Select the appropriate transceiver to provide the required reach.
Procedure
1. Determine the required reach.
2. Determine wavelength restrictions or requirements.
3. Use the following job aid to determine the appropriate transceiver or cable for your
application.
Job aid
QSFP28 transceivers are designed to support 100 Gigabit Ethernet. Different transceiver types are
available for use over different optical fiber types and for different optical reaches.
Important:
Extreme Networks recommends using the transceivers documented in this document as they
have been through extensive qualification and testing. Extreme Networks is not responsible for
issues related to third party transceivers.
To determine the appropriate QSFP28 transceiver or cable for your application, see Supported
transceiver, BOCs and DACs information on page 16.
Installing a QSFP28 transceiver
Install a QSFP28 transceiver to provide a 100 Gigabit Ethernet interface between the device and
other network devices.
Before you begin
• Verify that the QSFP28 is the correct model for your network configuration.
• Before you install the fiber, ensure that the connector is clean.
Danger:
Risk of eye injury by laser
Fiber optic equipment can emit laser or infrared light that can injure your eyes. Never look into
an optical fiber or connector port. Always assume that fiber optic cables are connected to a light
source.
Electrostatic alert:
ESD can damage electronic circuits. Do not touch electronic hardware unless you wear a
grounding wrist strap or other static-dissipating device.
Warning:
Risk of equipment damage
QSFP28
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