you can install a media converter without having to power off the switch. use only the procurve supported media converter.
to install a media converter:
1. connect the media converter to the copper transceiver port until it clicks into place.
2. a multimode fiber ribbon cable can now be installed.
the omc has a single bi-color led to indicate power and link. the led goes orange when it has power but no link, and goes green when a link is established with the other end of a 12-strand flat mtp cable.
to remove a media converter:
1. disconnect the network cable from the converter before removing it from the module.
2. pull the extractor handle to remove the converter from the transceiver.