Removing An Xfp - Nortel 5500 Series Installation Manual

60 10 Gigabit small form factor pluggable transceivers

Removing an XFP

Remove an XFP to replace it or to commission it elsewhere.
For translations of the following statements, see
caution messages" (page 17)
Procedure steps
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WARNING
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 are connected to a light
source.
CAUTION
Risk of equipment damage
To prevent damage from electrostatic discharge, always wear an
antistatic wrist strap connected to an ESD jack.
Action
Disconnect the network fiber cable from the XFP connector.
Affix a dust cover over the optical connector.
Pull the bail mechanism on the XFP to release the XFP.
Slide the XFP out of the module XFP slot.
If the XFP does not slide easily from the module slot, use a gentle
side-to-side rocking motion while firmly pulling the XFP from the slot.
Replace the port dust cover or EMI plug in the module.
Store the XFP in a safe place until needed.
If you discard the XFP, be sure to dispose of it according to all national
laws and regulations.
Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 5500 Series
Installation — SFPs and XFPs
NN47200-302 01.04 Standard
5.1 27 January 2010
"ESD and installation
and "Laser safety warnings" (page
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