Removing And Installing Sfp Transceivers; Removing An Sfp Transceiver - Cisco MDS 9500 Series Hardware Installation Manual

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Removing and Installing SFP Transceivers

Caution Removing and installing an SFP transceiver can shorten its useful life. Do not remove and insert SFP
transceivers more often than is absolutely necessary. We recommend disconnecting cables before
installing or removing SFP transceivers to prevent damage to the cable or transceiver.
Use only Cisco SFP transceivers on the Cisco MDS 9200 Series. Each Cisco SFP transceiver is encoded
Note
with model information that enables the switch to verify that the SFP transceiver meets the requirements
for the switch. For instructions specific to the transceiver type, see the
Specifications" section on page
The Cisco MDS 9000 Family supports SFP transceivers with the following two types of latching devices:
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Figure 3-6
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Removing an SFP Transceiver

To remove an SFP transceiver, follow these steps:
Step 1 Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap and follow its instructions for use.
Step 2 If a cable is installed in the transceiver:
a.
b.
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Mylar tab latch (Figure 3-6)
Bale-clasp latch (Figure 3-7)
SFP Transceiver with Mylar Tab Latch
SFP Transceiver with Bale-Clasp Latch
Record the cable and port connections for later reference.
Press the release latch on the cable, grasp the connector near the connection point, and gently pull
the connector from the transceiver.
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