Sfp Transceivers - Fortinet FortiGate 240D Quick Start Manual

SFP Transceivers

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