Cisco 6513 - Catalyst Switch Installation Manual page 194

Installing Pluggable Transceivers
Removing and installing an SFP transceiver can shorten its useful life. Do not remove and insert SFP
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transceivers more often than is absolutely necessary.
The SFP transceivers are static-sensitive devices. Always use an ESD wrist strap or similar individual
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grounding device when handling SFP transceivers or coming in contact with modules.
To install an SFP transceiver, perform these steps:
Step 1 Attach an ESD grounding strap to your wrist and to ground.
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Step 2 Remove the SFP transceiver from its protective packaging and check the label on the SFP transceiver
body to verify that you have the correct model for your network. Find the send (TX) and receive (RX)
markings that identify the top side of the SFP transceiver and position the SFP transceiver in front of the
socket opening.
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If you are unsure about the correct way to attach an ESD grounding strap, see the
Your ESD Grounding Strap" section on page C-1
For optical SFP transceivers, do not remove the optical bore dust plugs until directed to do so.
On some SFP transceivers, the TX and RX marking might be replaced by arrowheads pointing
from the SFP transceiver connector (transmit direction or TX) and toward the connector (receive
direction or RX).
Different Cisco modules have different SFP module socket configurations. Your module could
have either a latch-up or a latch-down orientation. Ensure that you are installing the SFP
transceiver in the correct orientation for your Cisco device.
Chapter 3 Installing Ethernet Switching Modules
for instructions.
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