Cisco 2431 - IAD Router Hardware Installation Manual page 45

Chapter 2 Switch Installation
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To insert an SFP module into the module slot, follow these steps (see
Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and to a bare metal surface on the chassis.
Step 1
Find the send (TX) and receive (RX) markings that identify the top side of the SFP module.
Step 2
Note
Step 3 Align the SFP module in front of the slot opening.
Step 4 Insert the SFP module into the slot until you feel the connector on the module snap into place in the rear
of the slot.
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For fiber-optic SFP modules, remove the dust plugs from the optical ports, and store them for later use.
Step 5
Do not remove the dust plugs from the fiber-optic SFP module port or the rubber caps from the
Caution
fiber-optic cable until you are ready to connect the cable. The plugs and caps protect the SFP module
ports and cables from contamination and ambient light.
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SFP Module with a Bale-Clasp Latch
On some SFP modules, the send and receive (TX and RX) markings might be replaced by arrows
that show the direction of the connection, either send or receive (TX or RX).
Installing an SFP Module into an SFP Module Slot
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Cisco ME 2400 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide
Installing and Removing SFP Modules
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