Connecting the First-Generation Hybrid Cables

Procedure

1. Assemble and test hybrid cables according to Assembling the First-Generation Hybrid Cables.
2. Remove dust plugs from the optical ports on a switch and an AP, and install optical modules (only SFP-10G-iLR-S optical modules are supported). For details, see Installing an Optical Module.
3. Connect the RJ45 connector at one end of each hybrid cable to a multi-GE port on the switch, and then connect the LC connectors at the same end to the RX and TX ports of an optical module installed on the switch. To ensure convenient cabling, a hybrid cable must be connected to a multi-GE port and an optical port with the same number.

   When connecting optical fibers, ensure that the bending of optical fibers at the end of LC connectors does not exceed 180°.

4. Connect the RJ45 connector at the other end of the hybrid copper-fiber cable to the PoE port on the AP, and connect the LC connector at the same end to the TX and RX ports on the optical module installed on the AP.
5. Route the cables according to the cabling requirements in Assembling the First-Generation Hybrid Cables, and then use cable ties to bind the cables.

   In mechanical splicing scenarios, reserve at least 90 mm cabling space between the inner side of the cabinet door and the front panel of the switch. In fusion splicing scenarios, minimize the pigtail length and reserve sufficient cabling space based on the pigtail length.

6. Attach a label to each cable.
   Figure 3-54 Connections of the first-generation hybrid cable
   

   1. Multi-GE port on a switch	2. 10GE/GE SFP+ port on a switch
   3. PoE_IN port on an AP	4. Uplink 10GE/GE SFP+ port on an AP