Chapter 4: Cabling the Networking Ports
Installing SFP/
SFP+
Transceivers
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To install SFP/SFP+ transceivers, perform the following procedure:
1. Remove the dust plug from a transceiver slot on the switch. See
Figure 21.
Figure 21. Removing the Dust Plug from an SFP/SFP+ Slot
2. Remove the transceiver from its shipping container and store the
packaging material in a safe location.
3. Position the transceiver.
For a top slot, position the transceiver with the handle on top. For a
bottom slot, position the transceiver with the handle beneath the
module.
4. Slide the transceiver into the slot until it clicks into place. See
Figure 22.
Figure 22. Installing an SFP/SFP+ Transceiver
Note
If you are ready to attach the fiber optic cable to the transceiver,
continue with the next step. Otherwise, repeat Step 1 to Step 4 to
install another SFP transceiver in the switch.