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Connecting Destination Ports
Figure 12
SFP Module with a Bale-Clasp Latch
To insert an SFP module into the SFP module slot:
1.
Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and to a grounded bare metal surface.
2.
Find the send (TX) and receive (RX) markings that identify the correct side of the SFP module.
On some SFP modules, the send and receive (TX and RX) markings might be replaced by arrows that show the direction
of the connection, either send or receive (TX or RX).
3.
Align the SFP module sideways in front of the slot opening.
4.
Insert the SFP module into the slot until you feel the connector on the module snap into place in the rear of the slot.
5.
Remove the dust plugs from the SFP module optical ports and store them for later use.
Caution:
Do not remove the dust plugs from the SFP module port or the rubber caps from the fiber-optic cable until
you are ready to connect the cable. The plugs and caps protect the SFP module ports and cables from
contamination and ambient light.
6.
Insert the LC cable connector into the SFP module.
Removing SFP Modules from SFP Module Slots
To remove an SFP module from a module receptacle:
1.
Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and to a grounded bare metal surface.
2.
Disconnect the LC from the SFP module.
3.
Insert a dust plug into the optical ports of the SFP module to keep the optical interfaces clean.
4.
Unlock and remove the SFP module.
If the module has a bale-clasp latch, pull the bale out and down to eject the module. If the bale-clasp latch is obstructed
and you cannot use your index finger to open it, use a small, flat-blade screwdriver or other long, narrow instrument to
open the bale-clasp latch.
5.
Grasp the SFP module between your thumb and index finger, and carefully remove it from the module slot.
6.
Place the removed SFP module in an antistatic bag or other protective environment.
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