Installing An Sfp Or Sfp+ Module - Cisco Catalyst 2960X-48FPD-L Hardware Installation Manual

Installing an SFP or SFP+ Module

For information about installing, removing, cabling, and troubleshooting SFP modules, see the module
documentation that shipped with your device.
Related Topics
SFP and SFP+ Module Slots, on page 7
Installing an SFP or SFP+ Module
Before You Begin
When installing SFP or SFP+ modules, observe these guidelines:
• Do not remove the dust plugs from the modules or the rubber caps from the fiber-optic cable until you
• To prevent ESD damage, follow your normal board and component handling procedures when connecting
Procedure
Step 1 Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and to a bare metal surface.
Step 2 Find the send (TX) and receive (RX) markings on the module top.
On some SFP or SFP+ modules, the send and receive (TX and RX) markings might be replaced by arrows
that show the direction of the connection.
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are ready to connect the cable. The plugs and caps protect the module ports and cables from contamination
and ambient light.
cables to the switch and other devices.
Caution Removing and installing an SFP or SFP+ module can shorten its useful life. Do not
remove and insert any module more often than is absolutely necessary.
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