Installing An Sfp Optical Transceiver - Lenovo RackSwitch G8264 Installation Manual

Installing an SFP Optical Transceiver

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Approved 1 GbE SFP optical transceivers are supported in G8264 SFP+ ports and
in some breakout transceivers that can be installed in QSFP+ ports. The SFP optical
transceiver provides two fiber-optic cable connectors for connecting to external
ports.
Statement 3
CAUTION:
When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or
transmitters) are installed, note the following:
•
Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could
result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable
parts inside the device.
•
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure.
DANGER
Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser
diode. Note the following.
Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly
with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam.
Class 1 Laser Product
Laser Klasse 1
Laser Klass 1
Luokan 1 Laserlaite
Appareil À Laser de Classe 1
To install an SFP optical transceiver into an SFP+ slot on the switch or installed
QSFP+ breakout cable, complete the following steps.
Note: To avoid damage to the cable or the SFP transceiver, do not connect the
cable before you install the transceiver.
1. Remove the safety cap and pull the locking lever into the down (unlocked)
position.
2. Insert the transceiver into the switch port or QSFP+ breakout cable until it clicks
into place. Use minimal pressure when you insert the transceiver. Do not use
excessive force when you insert the transceiver or you might damage the
transceiver or the slot.
The transceiver has a mechanical guide key to prevent you from inserting the
transceiver in an incorrect orientation.
3. Pull up the locking lever to lock the transceiver into place.
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