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Enabling the optical ports on the Huawei S5720S switch

Fiber and communications infrastructure knowledge brief Published 13 Apr 2022

Use this reference to prepare product questions for CJC FIBRE. Check interfaces, capacity, protection and installation requirements against the current product documentation.

To enable the optical port on a Huawei S5720S switch, ensure the correct optical module is installed, verify port status, and configure the port using the combo-port command if needed. Steps to Enable the Optical Port1. Verify Optical Module Compatibility Ensure that the optical module matches the port type and fiber type.

Single-mode and multi-mode fibers or modules cannot be mixed, and the module's data rate must match the port (e.g., a 1000M port cannot use a 10G module). 2. Check Port Status Use the command display interface xgigabitethernet0/0/2 (replace 0/0/2 with the actual port number) to check if the port is administratively down.

If it shows Administratively DOWN, the port is disabled and must be enabled. 3. Configure the Combo Port (if applicable) Huawei S5720S switches often have combo ports that can operate as either electrical or optical.

By default, the port auto-selects based on which interface is connected first. To explicitly configure the port as optical, use the system view command: CodeCopysystem-viewinterface GigabitEthernet0/0/2combo-port optical This forces the port to use the optical interface for data switching. 4.

Verify Optical Power and Connection Check the optical module's transmit and receive power using: CodeCopydisplay transceiver interface xgigabitethernet0/0/2 verbose Ensure the optical power levels are within normal range and the fiber is properly connected. 5. Restart the Switch if Necessary If both the electrical and optical interfaces are connected, the optical port may only become active after a switch restart.

6. Test Connectivity Perform a loopback test by connecting the fiber jumper to the same optical module to confirm the port is functioning correctly. Following these steps ensures the optical port on a Huawei S5720S switch is properly enabled and ready for data transmission.

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Enabling the optical ports on the Huawei S5720S switch

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Technical note

This reference is intended for preliminary fiber and communications infrastructure research. Optical interface, fiber type, port or core capacity, electrical input and output, enclosure protection, cooling, installation limits and applicable standards must be verified for the specific project.

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