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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.
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SFP Cage Sockets
Receive Optical Bore
Socket Latch
caps
from the
SFP cage sockets
on the
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.
5. Press the
transceiver
firmly into the
cage socket
your thumb.
6. Verify that the
transceiver
is latched correctly by grasping
the sides of the
transceiver
and trying to pull it out
without lowering the
extraction
lever.
If the
transceiver
cannot be removed, it is installed and
latched correctly.
If the
transceiver
can be removed, reinsert it and press
harder with your thumb.
If necessary, repeat this process until the
securely latched into the
cage
socket.
To remove the SFP transceivers
1. Ensure that you are properly grounded.
2. If applicable, disconnect the
fiber-optic cable
transceiver connector
and install a clean
transceiver's optical
bores.
3. Pull the
extraction lever
out and down to eject the
transceiver. If you are unable to use your finger to open
the lever, use a
small flat-head screwdriver
similar tool to open the lever.
4. Hold the sides of the
transceiver
and carefully pull it away
from the
cage
socket.
5. Replace the
cap
on the
SFP cage socket
removed
SFP transceiver
into an
antistatic
with
Caution:
Do not
force the SFP
transceivers into
the cage slots.
If the transceiver
does not easily
slide in and click
into place, it may
transceiver
is
not be aligned
correctly or may
be upside down.
If this happens,
remove the SFP
transceiver, realign
it or rotate it and
from the
slide it in again.
dust plug
in the
Follow
Note:
proper fiber-
optic handling
or other
procedures when
installing and
removing
SFP transceivers
to ensure the
devices remain
clean and are not
damaged.
and place the
bag.
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