Installing a New Fiber-Optic Transceiver

For direct attachment from the device to a Gigabit NIC, switch, or router, using a fiber-optic transceiver, you need fiber cabling with an LC connector. You can install a new fiber-optic transceiver in an SFP or SFP+ slot while the device is powered on and running. While installing a transceiver, wear a properly grounded ESD wrist strap.

Danger: For safety reasons, the ESD wrist strap should contain a series 1 megohm resistor.
Danger: All fiber-optic interfaces use Class 1 lasers.

Perform the following steps to install a fiber-optic transceiver.

  1. Put on the ESD wrist strap and ground yourself by attaching the clip end to a properly grounded, bare-metal surface (such as an equipment rack).
  2. Remove the new transceiver from the protective packaging.
  3. Gently insert the transceiver into the slot until it clicks into place. Transceivers are keyed to prevent incorrect insertion.
    Note: The location of the fiber-optic interface shown is for illustration purposes only. They may be in a slightly different location on the device you are using.

    Installing a Transceiver

    1. Transceiver
    Note: If a 1-Gbps optic transceiver is inserted, you must configure the port using the speed-duplex 1000-full-master command at the interface level.

    Note: If a fiber optic transceiver is unplugged and plugged in again rapidly, the link may not come up. Allow a delay of two to five seconds between unplugging and reinserting the optic to ensure optic detection so that the link comes up without issues.

Parent topic: Installing Transceivers and Cables