Installation Manual

Dell PowerConnect W-Series SFP

Installation Guide

0510792-02 | August 2010 1

Introduction

SFP modules, small form-factor pluggable modules, also known as mini-GBICs, are hot-swappable Gigabit

Ethernet optical transceivers.

SFP Modules

z SFP-TX: conforms to 1000Base-T copper wiring Gigabit Ethernet standard

z SFP-SX: conforms to 1000Base-SX fiber optic Gigabit Ethernet standard

z SFP-LX: conforms to 1000Base-LX fiber optic Gigabit Ethernet standard

Approved SFP Modules

Specifications

Figure 1 shows the physical form factor of the copper and fiber based SFP modules.

Figure 1 SFP Module Form Factor

Note: Approved optics are tested and supported within their controller/switch systems. Non-approved, third party optics are

not tested or supported; therefore, Proper functionality of non-approved, third party optics are not guaranteed. For a complete

list of approved optics, contact your sales representative. Specifications are listed on page 1 of this guide.

SFP Module

Approved Third

Party Manufacturer

Third Party Manufacturer Part

Number

SFP-TX Delta Electronics, Inc. LCP-1250RJ3SR

Methode DS-7041-R

SFP-SX Delta Electronics, Inc. LCP-1250A4FSR

Opnext TRF2716AALB200

SFP-LX Fiberxon, Inc. FTM-3012C-SLG

arun_0110

Copper SFP

Form Factor

Fiber SFP

Form Factor

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Dell PowerConnect W-Series SFP Installation Guide Introduction SFP modules, small form-factor pluggable modules, also known as mini-GBICs, are hot-swappable Gigabit Ethernet optical transceivers.
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SFP-TX Table 3 describes the specifications for the SFP-TX module. Parameter Specification Connector Type RJ-45 Cable Type and Range Cat 5, 5E, 6/Range up to 100 m SFP-SX Table 4 describes the specifications for the SFP-SX module. Parameter Specification Connector Type LC fiber optic Cable Type and Range 62.
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LC Fiber Optic Cable Connection To connect an LC fiber optic cable into an SFP-SX or SFP-LX module: 1. Insert the fiber optic cable into the SFP module. Ensure that the latch on the cable faces the top of the SFP module. 2. Slide the cable into place until a connection is made and an audible click is heard. To disconnect an LC fiber optic cable from an SFP-SX or SFP-LX module: 3. Depress to release the latch on the cable and simultaneously pull the cable out of the port.