Installing An Sfp Or Sfp+ Module - Cisco TwinGig CVR-X2-SFP Installation Notes

Installing an SFP or SFP+ Module

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Verify the correct orientation of the SFP or SFP+ module before inserting it into
the converter module. Incorrect insertion can damage the converter module, the
SFP or SFP+ module, or the switch.
To insert an SFP or SFP+ module into a converter module slot, follow these steps:
Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and to a bare metal surface.
Find the send (TX) and receive (RX) markings that identify the top side of the SFP
or SFP+ module.
On some SFP or SFP+ modules, the send and receive (TX and RX) markings
might be replaced by arrows that show the direction of the connection, either send
(arrow pointing out) or receive (arrow pointing).
When installing an SFP module in the Catalyst 3750-E switch upper
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10-Gigabit Ethernet module slot (slot 1), insert the SFP module face up.
When installing an SFP module in the switch lower module slot (slot 2), insert
the SFP module face down.
If you are using an SFP module patch cable, and the converter module is
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installed in the switch upper 10-Gigabit Ethernet module slot (slot 1), insert
the SFP patch cable into the converter module with the label facing up. If the
converter module is installed in the switch lower module slot (slot 2), insert
the patch cable into the converter module with the label facing down
(Figure 6).
If the SFP or SFP+ module has a bale-clasp latch, move it to the open, unlocked
position.
Slide the SFP or SFP+ module or the patch cable into the opening until you feel
the connector on the module snap into place.
If the module has a bale-clasp latch, close it to lock the SFP or SFP+ module in
place.
Remove the dust plugs from the SFP or SFP+ module and save. Attach the cables
to the SFP or SFP+ module.
Installation Notes for the Cisco TwinGig and OneX Converter Modules
Converter Module Installation
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