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AG-7448PL Series ToR Switch
4.2 Fiber Optic Connections
Optional 10G SFP+ or 40G QSFP transceivers can be used for ber connections from the
switch to other network devices in the data center. An SFP+ transceiver may also be used for
long distance connections to devices at another site.
WARNING:
• When selecting a ber SFP+/QSFP device, considering safety, please
make sure that it can function at a temperature that is not less than the
recommended maximum operational temperature of the product. You must
also use an approved Laser Class 1 SFP transceiver.
• When selecting a ber SFP+/QSFP device, considering safety, please
make sure that it can function at a temperature that is not less than the
recommended maximum operational temperature of the product. You must
also use an approved Laser Class 1 SFP transceiver.
The following gure illustrates the SFP+/QSFP port ber connection.
(Figure 4-2: Making SFP+/QSFP Port Fiber Connection)
4.2 Ethernet Cabling
To ensure proper operation when installing the switch into a network, make sure that the
current cables are suitable for 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX or 1000BASE-T operation. Check the
following criteria against the current installation of your network:
• Cable type: Unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or shielded twisted pair (STP) cables with RJ-
45 connectors; Category 3 or better for 10BASE-T, Category 5 or better for 100BASE-TX,
and Category 5, 5e or 6 for 1000BASE-T.
• Protection from radio frequency interference emissions
• Electrical surge suppression
• Separation of electrical wires (switch related or other) and electromagnetic elds from
data based network wiring
• Safe connections with no damaged cables, connectors or shields
