Cisco Nexus 9808 Hardware Installation Manual page 56

Installing the Transceiver Module
Procedure
Step 1
Attach an ESD wrist strap to yourself and a properly grounded point on the chassis or the rack.
Step 2 Remove the transceiver module from its protective packaging.
Step 3
Check the label on the transceiver module body to verify that you have the correct model for your network.
Do not remove the dust plug until you're ready to attach the network interface cable. Dust plug is not shown
in the images.
Step 4 Hold the transceiver by the pull-tab so that the identifier label is on the top.
Step 5
Align the transceiver module in front of the module's transceiver socket opening and carefully slide the
transceiver into the socket until the transceiver contact with the socket electrical connector.
Figure 36: Installing the QSFP Transceiver Module
Step 6
Press firmly on the front of the transceiver module with your thumb to fully seat the transceiver in the module's
transceiver socket (see the below figure).
Caution
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If the latch isn't fully engaged, you might accidentally disconnect the transceiver module.
Connect Switch to the Network