Installing An Sfp Transceiver - Cisco MDS 9100 Series Installation Manual

Chapter 3 Connecting the Cisco MDS 9100 Series
The Cisco MDS 9000 Family supports SFP transceivers with the following two types of latching devices:
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Installing an SFP Transceiver

To install an SFP transceiver, follow these steps:
Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap and follow its instructions for use.
Step 1
Caution
Remove the dust cover from the port cage.
Step 2
Remove the dust cover from the port end of the transceiver.
Step 3
Insert the transceiver into the port:
Step 4
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Insert or leave the dust plug in the cable end of the transceiver if a cable is not being installed in the
Step 5
transceiver.
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Mylar tab latch (Figure 3-2)
Bale-clasp latch (Figure 3-3)
SFP Transceiver with Mylar Tab Latch
SFP Transceiver with Bale-Clasp Latch
If the transceiver does not install easily, ensure it is correctly oriented and the tab or clasp are
in the correct position before continuing.
If the transceiver has a mylar tab latch, orient the transceiver with the tab on the bottom, and then
gently insert the transceiver into the port until it clicks into place.
If the transceiver has a bale-clasp latch, orient the transceiver with the bale clasp on the bottom,
close the bale clasp by pushing it up and over the transceiver, and then gently insert the transceiver
into the port until it clicks into place.
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