Connecting the Data Ports
Data ports 1 and 2 are 1 GbE RJ45 ports. To connect twisted pair
cabling:
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Ensure that the device to be connected at the
other end of the segment is powered on.
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Connect the twisted pair segment to the appliance by inserting the RJ45
connector on the twisted pair segment into the desired RJ45 port.
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Verify that a link exists by checking that the Activity Link LED is on (solid
green or blinking green). If the Activity Link LED is off, perform the following
steps until it is on:
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Verify that the cabling being used is Category 5 or better with an
impedance between 85 and 111 ohms with a maximum length of 100 meters
(328 feet).
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Verify that the device at the other end of the twisted pair segment is
on and properly connected to the segment.
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Verify that the RJ45 connectors on the twisted pair segment have the
proper pinouts and check the cable for continuity.
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If a link is not established, contact Extreme Networks.
Data ports 3 and 4 provide SFP+ ports
that can support both 1 G and 10G pluggable transceivers. Refer to this
datasheet for a list of pluggable transceivers supported on the C5215:
www.extremenetworks.com/products/transceivers
Installing an SFP+ transceiver
To install an SFP+ transceiver:
Caution
Use ESD protection wrist wrap when installing the SFP+
transceiver.
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With an antistatic wrist strap attached to your wrist, remove the
transceiver from its packaging. If there is a protective dust cover in the
transceiver connector, do not remove it at this time.
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Hold the transceiver so that the connector will seat properly.
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Carefully align the transceiver with the port slot.
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Push the transceiver into the port slot until it “clicks” and locks into
place.
Connecting the cables to the SFP+ ports
To connect cables to SFP+ ports:
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Remove the protective covers from the SFP+ and from the connectors on each
end of the cable.
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Insert the cable connector into the SFP+ connector until it clicks into
place.
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Plug the other end of the cable into the appropriate port on the other
device. Some fiber-optic cables may be terminated at the other end with two
separate connectors, one for each fiberoptic strand. In this case, ensure
that the transmit fiber-optic strand from the appliance is connected to the
receive port of the other device, and the receive fiber-optic strand on the
appliance is connected to the transmit port of the other device.
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If an SFP+ port is unused, install a dust cover.
Warning
Fiber-optic SFP+s use Class 1 lasers. Do not use
optical instruments to view the laser output. The use of optical
instruments to view laser output increases eye hazard. When viewing the
output optical port, power must be removed from the network
adapter.
RJ45 Port LEDs (Management Port)
| LED Type |
LED Pattern |
Status Indication |
| Network Speed
(Right) |
Off |
10 Mbps |
| Amber |
100 Mbps |
| Green |
1000 Mbps |
| Link Activity
(Left) |
Off |
No link |
| Solid Green |
Active link |
| Blinking Green |
Data traffic activity |
Port LEDs (Data Ports 1 and 2)
| LED Type |
LED Pattern |
Status Indication |
| Network Speed (Right) |
Off |
10 Mbps |
| Green |
100 Mbps |
| Amber |
1000 Mbps |
| Link Activity (Left) |
Off |
No link |
| Solid Green |
Active link |
| Blinking Green |
Data traffic activity |
SFP+ Port LEDs (Data Ports 3 and 4)
| LED Type |
LED Pattern |
Status Indication |
| Network Speed (Right) |
Off |
Not used |
| Amber |
1 Gbps |
| Green |
10 Gbps |
| Link Activity (Left) |
Off |
No link |
| Solid Green |
Active link |
| Blinking Green |
Data traffic activity |
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