Installing An Sfp; Diagnostic Tests - Brocade Communications Systems 300 Reference Manual

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Maintaining the Brocade 300

Installing an SFP

The Brocade 300 supports only Brocade-branded SFPs. If you use an unqualified SFP, the
switchShow command output shows the port in a Mod_Inv state. Fabric OS also logs the issue in
the system error log.
Follow these instructions to install an SFP.
1. Making sure that the bail (wire handle) is in the unlocked position, place the SFP in the
correctly oriented position on the port as shown in Figure 4.
2. Slide the SFP into the port until you feel it click into place; then close the bail.
NOTE
Each SFP has a 10-pad gold-plated PCB-edge connector on the bottom. The correct position to insert
an SFP into the upper row of ports is with the gold edge down. The correct position to insert an SFP
into the lower row of ports is with the gold edge up. Figure 4 shows the correct orientation for
installing an SFP in an upper row port slot.
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FIGURE 4 Installing an SFP in the upper row of port slot

Diagnostic tests

In addition to POST, the Fabric OS includes diagnostic tests to help you troubleshoot the hardware
and firmware. This includes tests of internal connections and circuitry, fixed media, and the
transceivers and cables in use.
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