Maintaining Transceivers And Cables - Cisco WS-X6148-GE-TX - Switch Hardware Installation Manual

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Step 3 Remove the dust cover from the cable end of the transceiver.
Align the cable connector with the transceiver and insert the connector into the transceiver until it clicks
Step 4
into place.
Caution
For instructions on verifying connectivity, see the
Removing a Cable from a Transceiver
When pulling a cable from a transceiver, grip the body of the connector. Do not pull on the jacket sleeve,
Caution
because this action can compromise the fiber-optic termination in the connector.
If the cable does not remove easily, ensure that any latch present on the cable has been released before
Caution
continuing.
To remove the cable, follow these steps:
Step 1 Attach an ESD wrist strap and follow its instructions for use.
Step 2 Press the release latch on the cable, grasp the connector near the connection point, and gently pull the
connector from the transceiver.
Insert a dust plug into the cable end of the transceiver.
Step 3
Step 4 Insert a dust plug onto the end of the cable.

Maintaining Transceivers and Cables

SFP+ transceivers must be kept clean and dust-free to maintain high signal accuracy and prevent damage
to the connectors. Attenuation (loss of light) is increased by contamination and should be below 0.35 dB.
Consider the following maintenance guidelines:
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If the cable does not install easily, ensure that it is correctly positioned before continuing.
SFP+ transceivers are static sensitive. To prevent ESD damage, wear an ESD wrist strap that is
connected to the chassis.
Do not remove and install transceivers more often than is necessary. Repeated removals and
installations can shorten its useful life.
Keep all optical connections covered when not in use. If they become dusty, clean before using to
prevent dust from scratching the fiber-optic cable ends.
Do not touch ends of connectors to prevent fingerprints and other contamination.
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