Installation And Removal Of Transceivers; Installing An Sfp - Avaya 3500 Series Installation Instructions Manual

Installation and removal of transceivers

The following sections describe how to install and remove transceivers in the Avaya Ethernet
Routing Switch 3500 Series switch. In this context, the term transceiver refers to Small Form Factor
(SFP) and SFP+.
For more information about transceiver use and designation, see Installing Transceivers and Optical
Components on Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch 3500 Series , NN47203-302.

Installing an SFP

Install an SFP to provide an interface between the device and the network cable.
Before you begin
• Verify that the SFP is the correct model for your network configuration.
• Before you install the optical connector, ensure it is clean.
Danger:
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 connect to a light
source.
Electrostatic alert:
ESD can damage electronic circuits. Do not touch electronic hardware unless you wear a
grounding wrist strap or other static-dissipating device.
Warning:
Risk of equipment damage
Only trained personnel can install this product.
About this task
Installing an SFP takes approximately 3 minutes.
Procedure
1. Remove the SFP from its protective packaging.
2. Grasp the SFP transceiver between your thumb and forefinger.
3. Insert the device into the port on the module.
Depending on the module type, you must insert some SFP transceivers into the port with the
bail facing up and some SFP transceivers with the bail facing down.
Warning:
Risk of equipment damage
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