Removing Sfp Modules From Sfp Module Slots - Cisco Catalyst 3750 Hardware Installation Manual

Installing and Removing SFP Modules
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Removing SFP Modules from SFP Module Slots

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Insert the cable connector into the SFP module:
• For fiber-optic SFP modules, insert the LC or MT-RJ cable connector into the
SFP module.
• For copper SFP modules, insert the RJ-45 cable connector into the SFP
module.
When connecting to 1000BASE-T SFP modules, be sure to use a twisted
Note
four-pair, Category 5 cable.
To remove an SFP module from a module receptacle, follow these steps:
Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and to a bare metal surface on
the chassis.
Disconnect the cable from the SFP module.
For reattachment, note which cable connector plug is send (TX) and which is
receive (RX).
For fiber-optic SFP modules, insert a dust plug into the optical ports of the SFP
module to keep the optical interfaces clean.
Unlock and remove the SFP module, as shown in
If the module has a bale-clasp latch, pull the bale out and down to eject the
module. If the bale-clasp latch is obstructed and you cannot use your index finger
to open it, use a small, flat-blade screwdriver or other long, narrow instrument to
open the bale-clasp latch.
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