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Replacing an SFP+ transceiver
About this task
Complete the following steps to remove and then install a new SFP+ transceiver.
Note: 16- and 32-Gbps SFP+ transceivers have pull tabs instead of bails. Always use the pull tab to insert
or remove the SFP+ transceivers, as the SFP might be hot.
Procedure
1. Remove any cables that are inserted into the transceiver.
2. Grasp the SFP+ transceiver pull tab and pull the tab straight out.
Note: Grasp the tab near the body of the transceiver to reduce the chances of bending the pull tab. As
the SFP may be hot, avoid touching it.
3. To insert the replacement transceiver, use the pull tab on the SFP+ transceiver to carefully push the
transceiver into the port. 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.
Note: Each SFP+ transceiver has a 10-pad gold-plated PCB-edge connector on the bottom. The
correct position to insert an SFP+ transceiver into the upper row of ports is with the gold edge down.
The correct position to insert an SFP+ transceiver into the lower row of ports is with the gold edge up.
Figure 27. Replacing a 32-Gbps SFP+ optical transceiver
1 - Pull tab
2 - SFP Cable
3 - SFP Transceiver
4. 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.
Installing a QSFP transceiver
Before you begin
Consider the following when installing these transceivers:
• The device supports only IBM-qualified transceivers. If you use an unqualified transceiver, the
switchshow command output shows the port in a Mod_Inv state. Fabric OS also logs the issue in the
system error log.
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