Removing And Replacing An Msfp Optical Transceiver - Brocade Communications Systems DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Manual

FIGURE 29 Installing an optical transceiver in the upper row of port slots
1. SFP/XFP bail
Replacing an SFP, SFP+, or XFP transceiver
1. Position the optical transceiver so that the key is oriented correctly to the port. Insert the transceiver
into the port until it is firmly seated and the latching mechanism clicks.
Transceivers are keyed so that they can only be inserted with the correct orientation. If a transceiver
does not slide in easily, ensure that it is correctly oriented.
2. Position a cable so that the key (the ridge on one side of the cable connector) is aligned with the slot
in the transceiver. Insert the cable into the transceiver until the latching mechanism clicks.
Cables are keyed so that they can be inserted in only one way. If a cable does not slide in easily,
ensure that it is correctly oriented.

Removing and replacing an mSFP optical transceiver

NOTE
mSFP optical transceivers should not be inserted into ports intended for SFP or SFP+ transceivers.
They will be faulted on power-up For Fabric OS 6.4.0 and later.
To replace an mSFP transceiver, complete the following steps. Note that it is recommended that the
optical cable should be either removed from or inserted into the mSFP while the transceiver is out of the
switch or blade.
Removing an mSFP transceiver
NOTE
The mSFP transceivers are used only with the FC8-64 port blade. Narrower OM-3 LC cables are used
to connect the FC8-64. These cables are offered by major manufacturers like Corning, Molex, and
Amphenol.
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