Select Switches utilize ports with copper and SFP fiber port connectors functioning under
Ethernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet standards.
10/100/1000Base-T Ports
The 10/100/1000Base-T ports support network speeds of 10Mbps, 100Mbps or 1000Mbps
and can operate in half- and full-duplex transfer modes. These ports also offer automatic
MDI/MDI-X crossover detection that gives true “plug-n-play” capability – just plug the
network cables into the ports and the ports will adjust according to the end-node devices.
The following are recommended cabling for the RJ45 connectors: (1) 10Mbps – Cat 3 or
better; (2) 100/1000Mbps – Cat 5e or better.
SFP Slots for SFP modules
The SFP slots are designed to house 100FX/Gigabit SFP modules that support network
speed of 100/1000Mbps.
Installing the SFP modules and Fiber Cable
- Slide the selected SFP module into the selected SFP slot (Make sure the SFP
module is aligned correctly with the inside of the slot) - Insert and slide the module into the SFP slot until it clicks into place
- Remove any rubber plugs that may be present in the SFP module’s mouth
- Align the fiber cable’s connector with the SFP module’s mouth and insert the
connector - Slide the connector in until a click is heard
- If you want to pull the connector out, first push down the release clip on top of
the connector to release the connector from the SFP module.
To properly connect fiber cabling: Check that the fiber terminators are clean. You can
clean the cable plugs by wiping them gently with a clean tissue or cotton ball moistened
with a little ethanol. Dirty fiber terminators on fiber optic cables will impair the quality of
the light transmitted through the cable and lead to degraded performance on the port.
Note: When inserting the cable, be sure the tab on the plug clicks into position to ensure
that it is properly seated.
Check the corresponding port LED on the Switch to be sure that the connection is valid.
(Refer to the LED chart).