McDATA 3000 Network Router User Manual


 
B-9
Network Interface Connections
Gigabit Ethernet
Cabling
This section provides information about the Gigabit Ethernet (Gig-E)
interface configuration, cabling and optional transceivers.
Connecting Gig-E
Cabling
Use this section to connect the cabling for the Gig-E interface.
1. Locate the I/O interface configured as Gigabit Ethernet.
2. Locate the cable with the standard LC connector.
3. Align the cable connectors (Receive (Rx) and Transmit (Tx) with
the Gig-E interface Rx and Tx. Gently insert the connector.
Removing Gig-E
Cabling
Use this section to remove the cabling from the Gig-E interface.
1. Grasp the LC connector at the end of the fiber optic cable.
2. Depress the LC connector clip located underneath the connector
before pulling to remove the cable from the I/O.
Gig-E Transceivers The Gig-E connection uses the standard LC connector. Either short
wave (multi-mode) or long wave (single-mode) transceivers can be
used with the Gig-E interface card. The specifications are located in
Appendix C, Cables, Connectors, and Adapters. Instructions for
Sb040
Transmit
Receive
Sb128
LC Connector Clip
Fiber Optic
Transceiver
Fiber Optic
Cable