Inserting An Sfp / Sfp+ Transceiver - Siemens SCALANCE XR524-8C Operating Instructions Manual

4.7.2

Inserting an SFP / SFP+ transceiver

Follow the steps below to insert an SFP / SFP+ transceiver:
1. Remove the sealing plug of the SFP / SFP+ slot.
2. Close the clip of the SFP / SFP+ transceiver.
3. Insert the SFP / SFP+ transceiver in the SFP / SFP+ slot until you hear it engage.
4. Insert the connecting cable into the SFP / SFP+ transceiver until you hear it engage.
4.7.3 Removing an SFP / SFP+ transceiver
Notes on deinstallation
Risk of burns due to the high temperatures of the pluggable transceiver
The SFP / SFP+ transceivers can be plugged and pulled during operation. Leave the
transceiver to cool down as much as possible.
Procedure
Follow the steps below to remove an SFP / SFP+ transceiver:
1. Remove the connecting cable of the SFP / SFP+ transceiver.
2. Open the clip of the SFP / SFP+ transceiver.
3. Remove the SFP / SFP+ transceiver from SFP / SFP+ slot.
4. Close the SFP / SFP+ slot with a sealing plug.
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The SFP / SFP+ transceiver is then firmly secured.
The connecting cable is then firmly secured.
CAUTION
Note
Do not use force
It must be possible to remove the SFP / SFP+ transceiver easily and without applying any
force.
4.7 Inserting and removing media pluggable transceivers
Assembling
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