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Procedure
1. Remove the SFP from its protective packaging.
2. Grasp the SFP between your thumb and forefinger.
3. As shown in the following figure, insert the device into the slot on the module.
4. Remove the dust cover from the optical bore and insert the fiber optic connector.
Job aid
Depending on the transceiver manufacturer, the SFP transceiver can use different types of
locking and extractor mechanisms.
The following figures show typical mechanisms used on SFP transceivers; other locking and
extractor mechanisms exist, although they are not shown here. In the following figure, the SFP
still uses the bore plug. Pull the bail to release the device.
Installation — SFP Hardware Components
Caution:
Risk of equipment damage
SFPs are keyed to prevent incorrect insertion. If the SFP resists pressure, do not
force it; turn it over, and reinsert it.
Apply a light pressure to the device until it clicks and locks into position.
SFP transceivers
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