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

v Each QSFP contains four individual 16 Gbps or 32 Gbps ports. Be aware that
v Although installation and removal procedures are the same for QSFP
v Some QSFPs, such as the 4x16 Gbps 2 km QSFP, have an integrated cable
Complete the following steps to remove and then install a new QSFP transceiver.
Procedure
1. Remove any cables that are inserted into the transceiver.
2. Grasp the transceiver pull tab and gently pull the transceiver straight out from
3. To insert the replacement transceiver, use the pull tab to carefully push the
Figure 25. Installing a QSFP optical transceiver into blade port
4. Position a cable so that the key (the ridge on one side of the cable connector) is
any problems with one port could affect all four ports in the quad if the QSFP
must be replaced.
transceivers installed in port blades and extension blades, these transceivers are
not interchangeable between the two blade types.
attached. You do not need to install a separate cable.
Note: If your transceiver has an integrated cable, you cannot remove the cable.
the port.
Note: Grasp the pull tab near the body of the transceiver to reduce the chances
of bending the pull tab. As the transceiver may be hot, always use the pull tab
and avoid touching the transceiver body.
transceiver into the port. Transceivers are keyed so that they can only be
inserted with the correct orientation. If a transceiver does not slide in easily,
ensure that it is correctly oriented. Gently push the correctly oriented QSFP
transceiver until the latching mechanism clicks.
1 - Pull tab
2 - QSFP cable
3 - QSFP transceiver
The port's status LED initially blinks amber after installation, then displays
steady amber.
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 attached, you will not install
a cable.
Chapter 5. Installing Transceivers and Cables
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