Netgear AX743 AX743 Install Guide

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ProSafe 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ Fibre Port Adapter AX743

Install Your Adapter

The ProSafe 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ Fibre Port Adapter AX743 enables 10 Gigabit

Ethernet Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP+) optics modules, such as the AXM761 and

AXM762, to be utilized with NETGEAR’s GSM73xxS/GSM73xxSv2 series managed

switches. The AX743 plugs into any of the available switch module bays and adapts the

ports for use with SFP+ modules.

The I/O module bays may be located on the front or the rear panel of the depending on the

switch model. Due to configuration requirements you may have to reboot the switch after

installation of the AX743.

Installing an AX743 Adapter

Insert the adapter into one of the available module bays, pressing firmly to seat the module.

Once the adapter is seated, tighten the two set screws to hold the adapter in place. Please

refer to the system switch user manual for a detailed description of the LED function.

Removing an AX743 Adapter

To remove the adapter:

1.

Loosen the two set screws on either side of the adapter front panel.

2.

Once loose, remove the adapter by holding the screw posts and pulling evenly on the

adapter and sliding it out of the module bay.

Note:

The AX743 adapter is hot-swappable. The switch may remain powered-on when

installing or removing the adapter.

AX743

Specifications

Link Active LED

The LED on the faceplate will be continous green when the optical transceiver is installed

and the link is up. When there is active traffic across the fiber cable, the LED will blink to

reflect the activity.

Specifications

Standard

SFF-8431

Dimensions (HxWxD)

1.20” x 2.92” x 6.18”

(30.5mm x 74.1mm x 157 mm)

Weight

0.298 lb (0.135kg)

Operating Temperature

32 to 122 ºF (0 to 50 ºC)

Storage Temperature

14 to 158 ºF (0 to 70 ºC)

Operative relative humidity

10 to 90% and noncondensing

Max. Power Consumption

2.74w with Fiber

MTBF

182 years (at 25ºC); 46 years (at

55ºC)

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