Replacing A Transceiver Module; Replacing An Sfp+/Sfp/Qsfp+ Module; Replacing An Sfp+/Qsfp+/Qsfp+ To Sfp+ Cable - HP FlexFabric 11908-V Installation Manual

Replacing a transceiver module

WARNING!
When you install or remove a transceiver module:
Do not stare at the fibers to avoid hurting your eyes.
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Do not touch the golden fingers on the module.
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Make sure the optical transceiver modules at the two ends of an optical fiber are the same model.

Replacing an SFP+/SFP/QSFP+ module

1. Wear an ESD wrist strap and make sure it makes good skin contact and is well grounded. For
more information, see
2. Remove the optical fibers on the module.
3. Pivot the clasp down to the horizontal position (not necessary for a QSFP+ module with a plastic
pull latch).
4. Grasp the clasp on the module and carefully pull the module out of the socket.
5. Put the dust plug on the removed module, and put the remove module into its original shipping
materials.
6. Install a new module. For the installation procedures, see

Replacing an SFP+/QSFP+/QSFP+ to SFP+ cable

1. Wear an ESD wrist strap and make sure it makes good skin contact and is well grounded. For
more information, see
2. Gently press the cable plug in, and then pull the handle on the cable outward to pull out the cable
connector.
3. Install a new cable. For the installation procedures, see
The bend radius of the cable must be at least eight times the cable diameter.
If the cable cannot be removed or installed, verify that the removal or installation process was followed
correctly.
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