3Com 3CR16708-91 Getting Started Guide - Page 31

Figure 6 Inserting a SFP Transceiver SFP Operation 31 3.152AVMDACX Product label Wire release lever Suitable slot on Switch 9 FX 5 The 1000BASE-SX or 1000BASE-LX fiber transceiver connects to the network using a duplex LC connector. The 1000BASE-TX transceiver connects to the network using an RJ-45 connector. If you are using a fiber transceiver, attach a male duplex LC connector on the network cable into the duplex LC connector on the transceiver. If using a 1000BASE-TX transceiver, attach an RJ-45 connector on the network cable into the RJ-45 connector on the transceiver. 6 Connect the other end of the cable to a device fitted with an appropriate Gigabit Ethernet connection. 7 Check the Module Status LED on the front of the Switch to ensure that it is operating correctly. Refer to "LEDs" on page 14 for more information. Removing an SFP If you wish to remove a 3Com transceiver (it is not necessary to Transceiver power-down your Switch): 1 Disconnect the cable from the transceiver. 2 Move the wire release lever downwards until it is pointing toward you. 3 Pull the wire release lever toward you to release the catch mechanism; the transceiver will then easily slide out.