Replacing An Sfp+/Qsfp+/Qsfp+ To Sfp+ Cable - HP FlexFabric 12900 series Installation Manual

Replacing an SFP+/QSFP+/QSFP+ to SFP+ cable

When you replace an SFP+/QSFP+/QSFP+ to SFP+ cable, follow these guidelines:
• The bend radius of the cable must be at least eight times the cable diameter.
If the cable cannot be removed or installed, verify that the removal or installation procedures are
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correct.
When you remove a cable, pull the pull latch horizontally. Otherwise, the cable cannot be removed
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smoothly, or even the module or slot could be damaged.
To replace an SFP+/QSFP+/QSFP+ to SFP+ cable:
1. Wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap and make sure it makes good skin contact and is well
grounded. For more information, see
2. Gently press the cable connector in, and then pull the pull latch on the cable outward to pull out the
cable connector.
3. Install a new cable.
If no new cable is to be installed, install the dust cover provided with the LPU to the SFP+/QSFP+
port. For information about the installation procedures, see
"Installing FRUs."
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"Installing FRUs."