Procedure Job Aid: Locking And Extractor Mechanisms; Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 5500 Series - Nortel 5500 Series Installation Manual

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Procedure job aid: locking and extractor mechanisms

Depending on the transceiver manufacturer, your SFP transceiver can have
various types of locking/extractor mechanisms.
The following figures shows a typical mechanisms used on SFP transceivers;
other locking/extractor mechanisms exist, although they are not shown here.
In Figure 1 "SFP with bail lock and extraction mechanism" (page
SFP still has the bore plug installed. Pull the bail to release the device.
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As shown in the following figure, insert the device into the slot on
the module.
Apply a light pressure to the device until it clicks and locks into
position.
CAUTION
Risk of equipment damage
SFPs are keyed to prevent incorrect insertion. If the SFP
resists pressure, do not force it; turn it over, and reinsert it.
Remove the dust cover from the optical bore and insert the fiber
optic connector.

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Installation — SFPs and XFPs
NN47200-302 01.04 Standard
5.1 27 January 2010
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