Job Aid; Removing An Xfp - Avaya Ethernet Switch 5000 Series Manual

10 Gigabit small form factor pluggable transceivers
4. Remove the dust cover from the XFP optical bores and insert the fiber optic

Job aid

Depending on the transceiver manufacturer, your XFP transceiver can have various types of
locking and extractor mechanisms.
The following figure shows a typical bail-type mechanism used on XFP transceivers. Pull the
bail down to release the device.

Removing an XFP

Remove an XFP to replace it or to commission it elsewhere.
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
52 Installing Transceivers and Optical Components on Avaya Ethernet Switch 5000 Series
cable.
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December 2013