Sfp Transceivers - Fortinet FortiSwitch 424E Series Quick Start Manual

SFP Transceivers

Transmit Optical Bore
Caution: SFP
transceivers are
static sensitive
devices. Use
an ESD wrist
strap or similar
grounding device
when handling
transceivers.
Extraction Lever
Do not install
To install the SFP transceivers
or remove SFP
transceivers while
1. Ensure that you are properly grounded.
fiber-optic cables
2. Remove the
are still attached.
front panel of the unit.
This can cause
3. Position the
damage to the
opening
cables, cable
oriented. When the
connectors,
extraction lever
and the optical
Note:
interfaces. It may
the SFP transceiver module is correctly oriented each
also prevent the
time that you are inserting a transceiver.
transceiver from
4. Hold the sides of the
latching correctly
cage socket
into the socket
connector.
Note: Installing
and removing
SFP transceivers
can shorten their
useful life. Do not
install or remove
transceivers more
than is necessary.
5. Press the
your thumb.
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SFP Cage Sockets
Receive Optical Bore
Socket Latch
caps from the SFP cage sockets
SFP transceiver in front of the cage socket
and ensure that the transceiver is correctly
transceiver is correctly oriented, the
will be level with the socket latch.
SFP cage socket orientation may vary. Ensure that
SFP transceiver and slide it into the
until it clicks into place.
transceiver firmly into the cage socket
6. Verify that the
the sides of the
without lowering the
If the
latched correctly.
If the
harder with your thumb.
If necessary, repeat this process until the
securely latched into the
To remove the SFP transceivers
1. Ensure that you are properly grounded.
2. If applicable, disconnect the
transceiver connector
on the
transceiver's optical
3. Pull the
transceiver. If you are unable to use your finger to open
the lever, use a
similar tool to open the lever.
4. Hold the sides of the
from the
5. Replace the
removed
with
transceiver is latched correctly by grasping
transceiver and trying to pull it out
extraction lever.
transceiver cannot be removed, it is installed and
transceiver can be removed, reinsert it and press
transceiver
cage socket.
fiber-optic cable
and install a clean dust plug
bores.
extraction lever out and down to eject the
small flat-head screwdriver or other
transceiver and carefully pull it away
cage socket.
cap on the SFP cage socket and place the
SFP transceiver into an antistatic bag.
Caution: Do not
force the SFP
transceivers into
the cage slots.
If the transceiver
does not easily
slide in and click
is
into place, it may
not be aligned
correctly or may
be upside down.
If this happens,
remove the SFP
from the
transceiver, realign
in the
it or rotate it and
slide it in again.
Note: Follow
proper fiber-
optic handling
procedures when
installing and
removing
SFP transceivers
to ensure the
devices remain
clean and are not
damaged.
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