Brocade Communications Systems 7840 Extension Switch Hardware Reference Manual page 39

1. Making sure that the bail (wire handle) on an 8 or 10 Gbps transceiver is in the unlocked or open
position, 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.
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FIGURE 10 Replacing an 8 Gbps SFP+ optical transceiver
The 16 Gbps SFP+ transceivers do not have bails. Use the pull tab on the 16 Gbps SFP+
transceivers to carefully push the transceiver into the port. Grasp the tab near the body of the
transceiver to reduce the chances of bending the tab.
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FIGURE 11 Replacing a 16 Gbps SFP+ optical transceiver
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.
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SFP+ bail
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Operating the Switch
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