Lenovo RackSwitch G8296 Installation Manual page 61

1. Remove the safety cap and pull the locking lever into the down (unlocked)
position.
2. Insert the transceiver into the slot until it clicks into place. Use minimal pressure
when you insert the transceiver into the slot. Do not use excessive force when you
insert the transceiver or you might damage the transceiver or the slot.
3. Pull up the locking lever to lock the transceiver into place.
4. Connect the fiber-optic cable following the
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To install an SFP+ optical transceiver in an SFP+ port slot on the switch or in an
installed QSFP+ breakout adapter, complete the following steps.
Note: To avoid damage to the cable or the SFP+ transceiver, do not connect the
cable before you install the transceiver.
The transceiver has a mechanical guide key to prevent you from inserting the
transceiver in an incorrect orientation.
To remove an SFP+ optical transceiver, disconnect the fiber-optic cable, and pull
down the locking lever to release the transceiver. After you remove the transceiver,
replace the safety cap.
"Cabling Guidelines" on page
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