Installing A Mini-Gbic, Sfp+ Or Xfp Transceiver; Removing A Mini-Gbic - HP ProCurve 6120G/XG Installation And Getting Started Manual

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Installing a mini-GBIC, SFP+ or XFP transceiver

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Figure 8. Inserting a transceiver

Removing a mini-GBIC

N o t e
Removing and installing a transceiver can shorten the useful life. Do not remove and insert
transceivers more often than is necessary.
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Figure 9. Removing a transceiver
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C a u t i o n
Be sure to install the dust plugs on the fiber-optic transceiver and the rubber plugs on the fiber-
optic cable. The plugs and caps protect the transceiver ports and cables from contamination
and ambient light.
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Remove the dust cap and save it for future use.
Install the transceiver with the label side up. Ensure the latch is closed and the transceiver
is fully seated.
Disconnect all cables.
Open the latch and remove the transceiver.
Install dust plugs on the transceiver and rubber plugs on the fiber-optic cable.