Connecting To An Ethernet Port; Removing And Installing Sfp+ Transceivers; Installing An Sfp+ Transceiver - Cisco 5000 Series Hardware Installation Manual

Connecting to an Ethernet Port

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Connect the other end of the cable to the device.
Step 2
Connecting to an Ethernet Port
Use an SFP+ transceiver to connect to an Ethernet port, as described in this section.

Removing and Installing SFP+ Transceivers

Excessively removing and installing an SFP transceiver can shorten its life. Do not remove and insert
Caution
SFP transceivers more often unless it is absolutely necessary. We recommend disconnecting cables
before installing or removing SFP transceivers to prevent damage to the cable or transceiver.
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Installing an SFP+ Transceiver

To install an SFP+ transceiver, follow these steps:
Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap and follow its instructions for use.
Step 1
Remove the dust cover from the port cage.
Step 2
Remove the dust cover from the port end of the transceiver.
Step 3
Insert the transceiver into the port:
Step 4
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If the transceiver has a Mylar tab, position the transceiver with the tab on the bottom, and then gently
insert the transceiver into the port until it clicks into place.
If the transceiver has a bale clasp, position the transceiver with the clasp on the bottom, close the
clasp by pushing it up over the transceiver, and then gently insert the transceiver into the port until
it clicks into place.
If the transceiver does not install easily, ensure that it is correctly positioned and the tab or
clasp are in the correct position before continuing.
If you cannot install the cable into the transceiver, insert or leave the dust plug in the cable end
of the transceiver.
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