Removing And Installing Sfp Transceivers; Installing An Sfp Transceiver; Removing An Sfp Transceiver - Cisco MDS 9148T Hardware Installation Manual

Removing and Installing SFP Transceivers

Step 1
Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap and follow its instructions for use.
Step 2 Press the release latch on the cable, grasp the connector near the connection point, and gently pull the connector from
the transceiver.
Step 3 Insert a dust plug into the cable-end of the transceiver.
Step 4
Install a dust cover over the end of the cable.
Removing and Installing SFP Transceivers
Warning Removing and installing an SFP transceiver can shorten its useful life. Do not remove and insert SFP
transceivers more often than is absolutely necessary. We recommend that you disconnect the cables before
installing or removing SFP transceivers to prevent damage to the cable or transceiver.
Note
Use only Cisco transceivers in the Cisco MDS 9148T switch. Each Cisco transceiver is encoded with model
information that enables the switch to verify that the transceiver meets the requirements for the switch.
The Cisco MDS 9148T switch supports transceivers with the following types of latching devices:
• Mylar tab latch
• Bale-clasp latch

Installing an SFP Transceiver

To install an SFP+ transceiver, follow these steps:
Step 1
Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap and follow its instructions for use.
Step 2 Remove the dust plug from the FC port.
Step 3 Insert the transceiver into the port.
Caution The transceiver can only be inserted one way into the FC port. If the transceiver does not install easily, ensure
that it is correctly oriented and the tab or clasp are in the correct position before continuing.
Step 4
Insert or leave the dust plug in the cable-end of the transceiver if a cable is not being installed in the transceiver.

Removing an SFP Transceiver

To remove an SFP+ transceiver, follow these steps:
Step 1 Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap and follow its instructions for use.
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