In the Privileged EXEC mode of the switch, use the show fiber-ports-optical-transceiver command by entering the following: l interface interface-id - (Optional) Specify an Ethernet port ID. Note: In this example, te1/0/3 interface is used. Port - The port number on. The Cisco Small Business Series Switches allow you to plug in a Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) transceiver in their optical modules to connect fiber optic cables. Once the transceiver and fiber optic cable are plugged in properly in the switch optical module, you should be able to view the. When optical modules operate on a switch, it is usually necessary to read the module's internal information to understand its working status—such as connection status and real-time metrics like optical power and temperature. Additionally, identifying module information helps detect coding. The bidirectional SFP modules combine two SFP optical devices that must be used as a pair to establish the bidirectional connection over a single fiber. Module C and Module D in Optical SFP Module Types and Connectors show the pair of SFPs for a bidirectional SFP module. Optical SFPs contain Class. Connecting an optical switch using USB or RS232 is easy because FlexDCA automatically detects the switch as soon as the USB cable is connected to the PC port's USB connector. Before getting started, it's important to ensure you have everything you need to successfully make the connection. To begin, you will need an optical cable that is compatible with your. This guide provides complete, step-by-step CLI commands to view module type, DOM/DDM diagnostic data, vendor details, and compatibility information, fully compliant with Cisco IOS and IOS-XE command standards.