Installation And Removal Of Transceivers; Installing Transceivers; Removing Transceivers - Avaya 8000 Series Installing Manual

Installing the Avaya Virtual Services Platform 8000 Series
Required Cable
SFP+ and QSFP+ Transceiver Ports Varies with the installed transceiver. See the documentation shipped

Installation and removal of transceivers

The following sections describe how to install and remove transceivers in the Avaya Virtual Services
Platform 8000 Series switch. In this context, the term transceiver refers to Small Form Factor
Pluggable (SFP), SFP+, and Quad 4-channel SFP (QSFP+).
For more information about transceiver use and designation, see Installing Transceivers and Optical
Components on VSP Operating System Software, NN47227-301.

Installing transceivers

Install transceivers by performing this procedure.
1. Remove the transceiver from the protective packaging.
2. Verify that the transceiver is the correct model for the network configuration.
3. Grasp the transceiver between your thumb and forefinger.
4. Insert the transceiver into the proper slot on the switch. Apply a light pressure to the
transceiver until it clicks and locks into position.
5. Remove the dust cover from the transceiver optical bores.

Removing transceivers

Remove transceivers by performing this procedure.
1. Disconnect the network fiber cable from the transceiver.
2. Use the locking mechanism on the transceiver to release it. The locking mechanism varies
from model to model.
3. Slide the transceiver from the port.
4. If the transceiver does not slide easily from the port, use a gentle side-to-side rocking motion
while firmly pulling the transceiver from the port.
5. Attach a dust cover over the fiber-optic bores and store the transceiver in a safe place until
you need it.
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Description
cable with an RJ-45 connector on one end and an RJ-45 on the other
is appropriate. The maximum length for the console port cable is 25
feet (8.3 meters).
with the transceiver for specifications.
Installing the Avaya VSP 8000 Series
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