Advertisement
Installing and Removing Modules
Removing SFPs with Mini SMB Coax Connectors
To remove the 15500-XVRA-10E1 SFP with mini SMB coax connectors(MINISMB/BNC=) from the
8-port multi-service muxponder, follow these steps:
Use the thumb on your left hand to push against the SFP.
Step 1
Use your right hand to pull the pull tab on the SFP.
Step 2
Twist the SFP slightly to unlock it from the latch lock of the cage.
Step 3
Remove the desired SFP from the 8-port multi-service muxponder.
Step 4
Note
Twist the connector to loosen the cable.
Step 5
Pull the connector from the SFP.
Step 6
Place the removed SFP in a container appropriate for shipping and storage.
Step 7
Installing and Removing Modules
The modules used on the Cisco ONS 15530 are hot-swappable. This section describes the procedures for
installing and removing the OADM (optical add drop multiplexing) module, the PSM (protection switch
modules), the OSC (optical supervisory channel) module, the WB-VOA (wide-band variable optical
attenuator) module, and the PB-OE (per-band power equalizer) module.
During this procedure, wear grounding wrist straps to avoid ESD damage to the card. Do not directly
Warning
touch the backplane with your hand or any metal tool, or you could shock yourself.
Installing OADM Modules and PSMs
Slot 0 of the Cisco ONS 15530 chassis holds half height OADM modules and PSMs.
To install an OADM module or PSM, follow these steps:
Remove the module or the filler module from slot 0 of the Cisco ONS 15530 chassis.
Step 1
Take a new module from the shipping container.
Step 2
Insert the module carefully into slot 0 of the Cisco ONS 15530 chassis while guiding the upper and lower
Step 3
edges of the module in the tracks until its connectors come into contact with the backplane connectors.
Place the module locking lever in place, and then use a number 1 Philips screwdriver to tighten the
module locking lever.
Cisco ONS 15530 Hardware Installation Guide
2-24
If you are removing the 15500-XVRA-10E1, you must remove the SFP from the muxponder
before detaching the cable.
Chapter 2
Installing the Cisco ONS 15530
OL-7706-01
Advertisement
