User's Manual

Chapter 1 Introduction
Inserting an SFP or XFP transceiver
8 T-BERD/MTS 5800 Getting Started Manual
– Use the SFPs that shipped with your unit, or SFPs on the
list of JDSU supported optics (transceivers) that shipped
with your instrument. The recommended optics are also
available on your unit by selecting
Help > Recommended Optics. These SFPs can be
purchased from JDSU.
– Verify that the transceiver and the connector support the
same physical interfaces. For example, if you intend to
connect to a 10 Gigabit Ethernet circuit, verify that you are
inserting an XFP into an XFP port.
– Details concerning the SFP or XFP used for the currently
selected application are available on the Interface setup
tab.
To insert an SFP or XFP transceiver
1 Obtain an SFP or XFP transceiver from JDSU that
supports the physical interface you intend to test.
If you are not certain which interfaces a particular trans-
ceiver supports, refer to the list of JDSU Recommended
Optics.
If you can not locate the sheet, in most instances an
online search using the model number (printed on the
SFP or XFP label) will result in a number of hits providing
specifications for the transceiver.
2 After verifying that you have the correct SFP or XFP for
the interface, do the following:
a Position the instrument with the connector panel facing
towards you.