Installing A Cable Into An Sfp Transceiver; Removing A Cable From An Sfp Transceiver - Cisco MDS 9132T Connecting Manual

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Connecting the Cisco MDS 9132T Switch

Installing a Cable into an SFP Transceiver

Caution

To prevent possible damage to the cable or transceiver, install the transceiver in the port before installing the

cable in the transceiver.

To install a cable into a transceiver, follow these steps:

Step 1

Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap and follow its instructions for use.

Step 2

Remove the dust cover from the connector on the cable.

Step 3

Remove the dust plug from the cable-end of the transceiver.

Step 4

Align the cable connector with the transceiver and insert the connector into the transceiver until it clicks into place.

Figure 1: Connecting the LC-Type Cable to a Fibre Channel Port

If the cable does not install easily, ensure that it is correctly oriented before continuing.

Caution

For instructions on verifying connectivity, see the

Cisco NX-OS Fundamentals Configuration

Caution

• When pulling a cable from a transceiver, grip the body of the connector. Do not pull on the jacket sleeve

• If the cable does not remove easily, ensure that any latch present on the cable has been released before

To remove the cable, follow these steps:

Guide.

because this can compromise the fiber optic termination in the connector.

continuing.

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