Figure 20. Removing a fiber-optic cable
3. Replace the protective caps on the cable ends.
4. If you are leaving the SFP in place, replace the protective cap on the SFP.
Removing a plastic tab type SFP
Follow the steps below to remove a plastic tab type SFP.
1. Pull the plastic tab outward 10° from the SFP to unlock it (see Figure 21).
Note: If there is not enough room because of an adjacent cable and SFP, you
may need to temporarily remove that cable.
Plastic
tab
10
SFP
module
Figure 21. Unlocking the SFP module latch, plastic tab type
2. Using the plastic tab, pull the SFP from the port (see Figure 22 on page 34).
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