Avaya Ethernet Switch 5000 Series Manual page 27

Prerequisites
• Wear an antistatic wrist strap.
Warning:
Risk of eye injury by laser
Fiber optic equipment can emit laser or infrared light that can injure your eyes. Never look
into an optical fiber or connector port. Always assume that fiber optic cables are connected
to a light source.
Electrostatic alert:
Risk of equipment damage
To prevent damage from electrostatic discharge, always wear an antistatic wrist strap
connected to an ESD jack.
Procedure steps
1. Disconnect the network fiber optic cable from the SFP connector.
2. Affix dust covers over the fiber optic bore and connector.
3. Depending on your SFP model, to release the SFP, press the locking and extractor
4. Slide the SFP out of the module SFP slot.
5. Store the SFP in a safe place until needed.
Installing Transceivers and Optical Components on Avaya Ethernet Switch 5000 Series
mechanism.
If the SFP does not slide easily from the module slot, use a gentle side-to-side
rocking motion while firmly pulling the SFP from the slot.
Important:
If you discard the SFP, be sure to dispose of it according to all national laws and
regulations.
Removing an SFP
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