Introduction 1 Installing a Module 2 Connecting a Fiber-optic Cable

Use a transceiver module for connection to a remote device. SFP

and SFP+ transceiver modules are hot swappable. You can install
SFP and SFP+ Transceivers and remove a module while your device is operating.

SFP/SFP+ modules both use 3.3V power input and LC-type

connectors.
SFP/SFP+ modules support data rate of 100M/1G/10G bps and
single-mode/multi-mode connection based on its specification.

Handling Warning
User’s Guide All modules are static sensitive. To prevent damage from
electrostatic discharge (ESD), it is recommended you attach an ESD
See the Zyxel website for a list of supported transceivers.
preventive wrist strap to your wrist and to a bare metal surface
when you install or remove a module.

Support Information All modules are dust sensitive. When not in use, always keep the
dust plug on. Avoid getting dust and other contaminant into the
EN 1 Attach an ESD preventive wrist strap to your EN 1 Remove the dust plugs from the module and
USA EU wrist and to a bare metal surface. cables.
optical bores, as the optics do not work correctly when obstructed
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with dust. 2 Remove the module from its protective packag- 2 Identify the signal transmission direction of the
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ing. fiber-optic cable and the module. Insert one end
EU Importer Safety Warning 3 Locate the transmit (Tx) and the receive (Rx) of the fiber-optic cable into the module.
All modules are equipped with a Class 1 laser, which emits invisible markings on the module. 3 Insert the other end of the fiber-optic cable into a
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https://www.zyxel.com/dk/da/ •To avoid possible eye injury, do not look into an operating device. Note : Refer to the user’s guide that comes with
fiber-optic module’s connectors. 5 Make sure the latch is in the lock position, then your device for module slot status.
US Importer •Laser radiation is present when the device or system is powered insert the module into the slot until the module
up. snaps into place.
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Environmental Warnings with a mechanism that prevents incorrect
•Dispose of your fiber-optic module according to all national laws insertion. Do NOT force or twist the module into a
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1 Removing Fiber-optic Cable 2 Unlocking a Module 3 Removing a Module

EN 1 Attach an ESD preventive wrist strap to your EN 1 Pull out the latch and down to unlock a module. Pull the 1 or use your thumb and index finger
ENlatch,
wrist and to a bare metal surface on the chassis. to grasp the tabs on both sides of the module,
2 Disconnect all fiber-optic cables from the and carefully slide it out of the slot.
SFP/SFP+ module. Note : Do NOT force or twist the module out of a
slot. If the module will not slide out, grasp the
tabs on both sides of the module with a slight
up/down motion and carefully slide it out of the
slot. If unsuccessful, contact Zyxel Support to
prevent damage to your Zyxel Device and
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module.
2 Insert the dust plug into the ports on a module.