Netgear AX743 Quick Start Manual

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ProSafe 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ Fibre Port Adapter AX743

Install Your Adapter

The ProSafe 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ Fibre Port Adapter AX743 enables 10 Gigabit
Ethernet Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP+) optics modules, such as the AXM761 and
AXM762, to be utilized with NETGEAR’s GSM73xxS/GSM73xxSv2 series managed
switches. The AX743 plugs into any of the available switch module bays and adapts the
ports for use with SFP+ modules.

The I/O module bays may be located on the front or the rear panel of the depending on the
switch model. Due to configuration requirements you may have to reboot the switch after
installation of the AX743.

Installing an AX743 Adapter

Insert the adapter into one of the available module bays, pressing firmly to seat the module.
Once the adapter is seated, tighten the two set screws to hold the adapter in place. Please
refer to the system switch user manual for a detailed description of the LED function.

Removing an AX743 Adapter

To remove the adapter:

1. Loosen the two set screws on either side of the adapter front panel.

2. Once loose, remove the adapter by holding the screw posts and pulling evenly on the

adapter and sliding it out of the module bay.

Note: The AX743 adapter is hot-swappable. The switch may remain powered-on when

installing or removing the adapter.

AX743

Specifications

Link Active LED

The LED on the faceplate will be continous green when the optical transceiver is installed
and the link is up. When there is active traffic across the fiber cable, the LED will blink to
reflect the activity.

Specifications

Standard SFF-8431

Dimensions (HxWxD) 1.20” x 2.92” x 6.18”

(30.5mm x 74.1mm x 157 mm)

Weight 0.298 lb (0.135kg)

Operating Temperature 32 to 122 ºF (0 to 50 ºC)

Storage Temperature 14 to 158 ºF (0 to 70 ºC)

Operative relative humidity 10 to 90% and noncondensing

Max. Power Consumption 2.74w with Fiber

MTBF 182 years (at 25ºC); 46 years (at

55ºC)

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Technical Support

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After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your product and use it
to register your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. Registration is required
before you can use our telephone support service. Registration via our website is strongly
recommended.

Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com for product updates and Web support. For Warranty and
Regional Customer Support information, see the Warranty Card that came with your
product.

Regulatory Compliance

The regulatory compliance details are documented below.

Statement of Conditions

In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability,
NETGEAR reserves the right to change the product described in this document without
notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may accrue due to the use or
application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.

Certificate of Manufacture/Importer

It is hereby certified the NETGEAR model AX743 has been suppressed in accordance with
the condition set out in MBPT-Amtsb|Vfg 243/1991 and vfg 46/1992. The operation of some
equipment (for example, test transmitters) in accordance with regulation may, however, be
subject to certain restrictions. Please refer to the note in the operating instructions. Federal
Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment
on the market and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with regulation.

Note: This device has been tested and found to comply with limits for a Class A digital

device, pursuant to part 15 of FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial installation.

Laser Safety Warning

This is a Class 1 laser product.

Warning: Because invisible laser radiation may be emitted from aperture of the port when

no fiber cable is connected, avoid exposure to laser radiation and do not stare into
the open aperture.

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