Removing And Installing Sfp Transceivers; Installing An Sfp Transceiver; Removing An Sfp Transceiver - Cisco 5000 Series Hardware Installation Manual

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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 that you disconnect the
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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Removing an SFP Transceiver

To remove an SFP transceiver, follow these steps:
Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap and follow its instructions for use.
Step 1
If a cable is installed in the transceiver, do the following:
Step 2
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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.
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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