Dell PowerConnect B-RX16 Installation Guide - Page 120

4 Connecting a BigIron RX Series switch You can view the optical monitoring information using the show optic command as displayed in the following: BigIron RX#show optic 4 Port Temperature Tx Power Rx Power Tx Bias Current Monitor 4/1 30.8242 C -001.8822 dBm -002.5908 dBm 41.790 mA Normal Normal Normal Normal 4/2 31.7070 C -001.4116 dBm -006.4092 dBm 41.976 mA Normal Normal Normal Normal 4/3 30.1835 C -000.5794 dBm 0.000 mA Normal Low-Alarm Normal Low-Alarm 4/4 0.0000 C 0.000 mA Normal Normal Normal Normal Syntax: show optic The variable specifies the slot in the switch chassis that you want to monitor optical information from. Cleaning fiber optic modules To avoid problems with the connection between the fiber optic module port and the fiber cable connector, Brocade strongly recommends cleaning both connectors before making this connection. In particular, dust can accumulate in either connector and cause problems such as reducing the optic launch power. To clean the fiber cable connectors, Brocade recommends using a fiber optic reel-type cleaner. You can purchase this type of cleaner from the following Website: http://www.fisfiber.com/ When not using a fiber optic module port connector, make sure to keep the protective covering on. 108 BigIron RX Installation Guide 53-1001811-01