## Network Adapters with Fiber SC Connections

| CAUTION: The fiber optic ports contain a Class 1 laser device. When the ports are disconnected, always cover them with the provided plug. If an abnormal fault occurs, skin or eye damage may result if in close proximity to the exposed ports.

Remove and save the fiber optic connector cover. Insert a fiber optic cable into the ports on the network adapter bracket as shown.

Most connectors and ports are keyed for proper orientation. If the cable you are using is not keyed, check to be sure the connector is oriented properly (transmit port connected to receive port on the link partner, and vice versa).

### Intel® PRO/1000 Models
All Intel fiber-based adapters with SC connectors utilize an 850 nanometer laser wavelength (1000Base-SX). Cable type to use: Multi-mode fiber with 50 micron core diameter; maximum length is 550 meters. Multi-mode fiber with 62.5 micron core diameter; maximum length is 275 meters. SC fiber optic connector. The adapter must be connected to a compatible link partner, such as an IEEE 802.3z-compliant gigabit switch, which is operating at the same laser wavelength as the adapter. | Single-port models

## Network Adapter with Fiber LC Connections

| CAUTION: The fiber optic ports contain a Class 1 laser device. When the ports are disconnected, always cover them with the provided plug. If an abnormal fault occurs, skin or eye damage may result if in close proximity to the exposed ports.

Remove and save the fiber optic connector cover. Insert a fiber optic cable into the ports on the network adapter bracket as shown.

Most connectors and ports are keyed for proper orientation. If the cable you are using is not keyed, check to be sure the connector is oriented properly (transmit port connected to receive port on the link partner, and vice versa).

Most Intel fiber-based adapters with LC connectors utilize an 850 nanometer laser wavelength (1000Base-SX). Adapters with an "LX" marking on the bracket utilize a 1310 nanometer laser wavelength (1000Base-LX) and can utilize long-haul cabling. Cable type to use: Multi-mode fiber with 62.5 micron core diameter. Using SX adapters, the maximum length is 275 meters; Using LX adapters, the maximum length is 550 meters. Multi-mode fiber with 50 micron core diameter. Maximum length is 550 meters. For LX adapters, use single-mode fiber with 9.0 micron core diameter. Maximum length is 10 kilometers. (NOTE: Although LX adapters are designed for use with long-haul single-mode fiber, they can also be used with short-haul multi-mode fiber, as long as they are connected to compatible LX ports.) LC fiber optic connector(s). The adapter must be connected to a compatible link partner, such as an IEEE 802.3z-compliant gigabit switch, which is operating at the same laser wavelength as the adapter. | Single-port models Dual-port models

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