Installing Or Removing Sfp+ Transceivers; Installing A Transceiver; Removing A Transceiver - Cisco WS-X6148-GE-TX - Switch Hardware Installation Manual

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Installing or Removing SFP+ Transceivers

Excessively installing and removing an SFP or SFP+ transceiver can shorten its life. Do not remove and
Caution
install transceivers unless it is absolutely necessary. We recommend disconnecting cables before
installing or removing transceivers to prevent damage to the cable or transceiver.
This section describes installing and removing transceivers.
This section includes the following topics:
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Installing a Transceiver

To install a transceiver, follow these steps:
Attach an ESD 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 a Transceiver

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