Required Tools; Installing The 10-Gigabit Xfp Transceiver Module - Cisco DWDM-XFP Series Installation Notes

Required Tools

You will need these tools to install the 10-Gigabit XFP transceiver modules:
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Installing the 10-Gigabit XFP Transceiver Module

The XFP transceiver module is a static-sensitive device. Always use an ESD wrist strap or similar
Caution
individual grounding device when handling XFP transceiver modules or coming into contact with system
modules.
To install an XFP transceiver module, follow these steps:
Remove the XFP transceiver module from its protective packaging.
Step 1
Note
Check the label on the XFP transceiver module body to verify that you have the correct model for your
Step 2
network.
Position the XFP transceiver module in front of the XFP socket opening on the line card. Slide the XFP
Step 3
transceiver module part of the way into the transceiver socket on the line card front panel.
Remove the optical bore dust plug from the XFP transceiver module.
Step 4
Pivot the bail clasp up so that it is parallel with the transceiver module body. (See
Step 5
Continue sliding the XFP transceiver module into the socket until the XFP transceiver module is mated
Step 6
with the socket connector.
Latch the XFP transceiver module in the transceiver socket by pivoting the bail clasp down so that the
Step 7
bail clasp is perpendicular to the transceiver body. (See
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Step 8 Immediately reinstall the dust plug in the XFP transceiver module optical bores. Do not remove the dust
plug until you are ready to attach the network interface cable.
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Wrist strap or other personal grounding device to prevent ESD occurrences.
Antistatic mat or antistatic foam to set the transceiver on.
Fiber-optic end-face cleaning tools and inspection equipment. For complete information on
inspecting and cleaning fiber-optic connections, see the white-paper document at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/tech/tk482/tk876/technologies_white_paper09186a0080254eba.shtm
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Do not remove the optical bore dust plugs until directed to do so later in the procedure.
If the latch is not fully engaged, you may accidently disconnect the XFP transceiver module.
Figure 2, bottom view.)
Cisco 10-Gigabit XFP Transceiver Modules Installation Note
Required Tools
Figure 2, top view.)
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