1. Remove the protective caps from the end of the fiber optic cable.
Fiber-optic
cable
2. Gently slide the fiber optic cable into the SFP+ module until it clicks into place.
3. Check the LEDs on the switch. When the switch is operating correctly, the
green link LED is lit. For information about the status of the switch LEDs, see
"Locating the information panels, LEDs, and external ports" on page 14.
Disconnecting the SFP+ module cable
To disconnect the SFP+ module cable, complete the following steps:
1. Squeeze the release tabs and gently pull the fiber optic cable from the SFP+
module.
2. Replace the protective caps on the ends of the fiber optic cable.
Connecting the RJ-45 cable
To connect the RJ-45 connector to the switch, push the RJ-45 cable connector into
the port connector until it clicks into place.
Disconnecting the RJ-45 cable
To disconnect the RJ-45 connector, squeeze the release tab and gently pull the cable
connector out of the switch-module connector.
Protective cap
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