Replacing A Qsfp Transceiver; Installing A Qsfp Transceiver Into Blade Port - IBM SAN512B-6 Installation, Service And User Manual

Procedure
1. Push the transceiver into the port using the pull tab. Transceivers are keyed so
Figure 24. Installing a QSFP transceiver into blade port
2. Position the cable so that the key (the ridge on one side of the cable connector)
3. Organize cables to avoid covering LEDs and air vents. Refer to "Cable

Replacing a QSFP transceiver

About this task
The device supports only IBM-qualified transceivers. If you use an unqualified
transceiver, the switchshow command output shows the port in a Mod_Inv state.
Fabric OS also logs the issue in the system error log. Also note the following:
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that they can only be inserted with the correct orientation. If a transceiver does
not slide in easily, ensure that it is correctly oriented. Push the correctly
oriented transceiver into the port until it is firmly seated and the latching
mechanism clicks.
Note: Always use the transceiver pull tab to insert or remove the QSFP
transceivers, as the transceiver might be hot.
1 - Pull tab
2 - QSFP cable
3 - QSFP transceiver
The port LED initially blinks amber after installation, then displays steady
amber.
is aligned with the slot in the transceiver. Insert the cable into the transceiver
until the latching mechanism clicks.
Note: If your transceiver has an integrated cable, you will not need to install a
cable.
The port LED displays steady amber until both ends of the cable are inserted
and the link is established. When the link is fully established, the LED displays
steady green.
Note: Cables are keyed so that they can be inserted in only one way. If a cable
does not slide in easily, ensure that it is correctly oriented. Do not insert any
unsupported cable intended for an other type of transceiver into a regular
QSFP transceiver. You may damage the cable as well as the transceiver.
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