Figure 216: Installing a QSFP+ Transceiver in the PTX10000 Series—Vertical Orientation
QSFP
transceiver
Figure 217: Installing a QSFP+ Transceiver in the PTX10000 Series—Horizontal Orientation
Removing a Transceiver from a PTX10000 Router
The transceivers for the PTX10000 Series are hot-removable and hot-insertable field-replaceable units
(FRUs). You can remove and replace them without powering off the device or disrupting device functions.
Before you begin removing a transceiver from the PTX10000 Series, ensure that you have taken the
necessary precautions for safe handling of lasers (see Laser and LED Safety Guidelines and Warnings for the
PTX10008 and PTX10016).
Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available:
Electrostatic bag or an antistatic mat
Rubber safety caps to cover the transceiver and fiber-optic cable connector
Dust cover to cover the port
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