Installing Sfp Transceivers - Allied Telesis FS750 SERIES Installation Manual

Chapter 2: Installation

Installing SFP Transceivers

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To install an SFP transceiver, perform the following procedure:
Note
The transceiver can be hot-swapped; you do not need to power off
the switch to install a transceiver. However, you should always
remove the cables before removing the transceiver.
Note
You should always install the transceiver before connecting the
fiber-optic cables to it.
1. Remove the transceiver from its shipping container and store the
packaging material in a safe location.
Warning
An SFP transceiver can be damaged by static electricity. Be sure to
observe all standard electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions,
such as wearing an anti-static wrist strap, to avoid damaging the
transceiver.  E86
2. Position the SFP transceiver with the label facing up.
3. Slide the transceiver into the SFP slot until it clicks into place. See
Figure 11.
Figure 11. Inserting the SFP