Job Aid - Avaya Ethernet Switch 5000 Series Manual

Electrostatic alert:
Risk of equipment damage
To prevent damage from electrostatic discharge, always wear an antistatic wrist strap
connected to an ESD jack.
Caution:
Risk of equipment damage
Only trained personnel can install this product.
Procedure steps
1. Remove the SFP from its protective packaging.
2. Grasp the SFP between your thumb and forefinger.
3. As shown in the following figure, insert the device into the slot on the module.
4. Remove the dust cover from the optical bore and insert the fiber optic connector.

Job aid

Depending on the transceiver manufacturer, your SFP transceiver can have various types of
locking and extractor mechanisms.
Installing Transceivers and Optical Components on Avaya Ethernet Switch 5000 Series
Caution:
Risk of equipment damage
SFPs are keyed to prevent incorrect insertion. If the SFP resists pressure, do not
force it; turn it over, and reinsert it.
Apply a light pressure to the device until it clicks and locks into position.
Installing an SFP
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