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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 force the
To install the SFP transceivers
SFP transceivers
into the cage slots.
1. Ensure that you are properly grounded.
If the transceiver
2. Remove the
does not easily
front panel of the unit.
slide in and click
3. Position the
into place, it may
opening
not be aligned
oriented. When the
correctly or may
extraction lever
be upside down.
Note:
If this happens,
the SFP transceiver module is correctly oriented each
remove the SFP
time that you are inserting a transceiver.
transceiver, realign
4. Hold the sides of the
it or rotate it and
cage socket
slide it in again.
Note:
Installing
and removing
SFP transceivers
can shorten their
useful life. Do not
install or remove
transceivers more
than is necessary.
5. Press the
your thumb.
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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.
transceiver
firmly into the
cage socket
6. Verify that the
the sides of the
without lowering the
If the
transceiver
latched correctly.
If the
transceiver
harder with your thumb.
If necessary, repeat this process until the
securely latched into the
To remove the SFP transceivers
1. Ensure that you are properly grounded.
2. If applicable, disconnect the
transceiver connector
transceiver's optical
3. Pull the
extraction lever
transceiver. If you are unable to use your finger to open
the lever, use a
similar tool to open the lever.
4. Hold the sides of the
from the
with
5. Replace the
removed
transceiver
is latched correctly by grasping
transceiver
and trying to pull it out
extraction
lever.
cannot be removed, it is installed and
can be removed, reinsert it and press
transceiver
cage
socket.
fiber-optic cable
from the
and install a clean
dust plug
bores.
out and down to eject the
small flat-head screwdriver
or other
transceiver
and carefully pull it away
cage
socket.
cap
on the
SFP cage socket
and place the
SFP transceiver
into an
antistatic
bag.
Caution:
Do not
install or remove
SFP transceivers
while fiber-optic
cables are still
attached. This can
cause damage
is
to the cables,
cable connectors,
and the optical
interfaces. It may
also prevent the
transceiver from
latching correctly
in the
into the socket
connector.
Note:
Follow
proper fiber-
optic handling
procedures when
installing and
removing
SFP transceivers
to ensure the
devices remain
clean and are not
damaged.
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