Removing A Cable From An Sfp+ Transceiver; Installing A Cable Into An Sfp+ Transceiver - Cisco 2332TQ Hardware Installation Manual

Chapter 3 Connecting a Cisco Nexus Fabric Extender

Removing a Cable from an SFP+ Transceiver

When pulling a cable from a transceiver, grip the body of the connector. Do not pull on the jacket sleeve,
Caution
because this action can compromise the fiber-optic termination in the connector.
If the cable does not remove easily, ensure that any latch present on the cable has been released before
Caution
continuing.
To remove the cable, follow these steps:
Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap and follow its instructions for use.
Step 1
Press the release latch on the cable, grasp the connector near the connection point, and gently pull the
Step 2
connector from the transceiver.
Insert a dust plug into the cable end of the transceiver.
Step 3
Insert a dust plug onto the end of the cable.
Step 4

Installing a Cable into an SFP+ Transceiver

To prevent possible damage to the cable or transceiver, install the transceiver in the port before installing
Caution
the cable in the transceiver.
To install a cable into a transceiver, follow these steps:
Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap and follow its instructions for use.
Step 1
Remove the dust cover from the connector on the cable.
Step 2
Remove the dust cover from the cable end of the transceiver.
Step 3
Align the cable connector with the transceiver and insert the connector into the transceiver until it clicks
Step 4
into place.
Caution
For instructions on verifying connectivity, see the Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extender Software
Configuration Guide.
If the cable does not install easily, ensure that it is correctly positioned before continuing.
Connecting to a 10-Gigabit and 40-Gigabit Ethernet Port
Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Hardware Installation Guide
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