Installation Preparation; Locking Mechanisms - Alcatel-Lucent 7210 Installation Manual

Installation Preparation

Clean the connector before inserting it to prevent transfer of small particles and contamination of
the transceiver. Do not interchange SFPs from one port to another without first cleaning the
connectors.
To clean the connector, you can either:
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Locking Mechanisms

Alcatel-Lucent SFPs can use different lock and release methods. Possible lock and release
mechanisms include:
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7210 SAS-E Installation Guide
Wipe the side and end of the ferrule with a lint-free alcohol-dampened cloth.
Blow dry the ferrule with compressed air and inspect for lint. Do not insert the compressed
air nozzle into the receptacle when blowing out.
Locking handle—A locking handle (lever) in the front of the SFP that you gently raise or
lower to insert or remove from the port.
Bail—A bar or wire latch in the front of the SFP that you pull down and outward to release
the module.
Tabs on the sides of the SFP that you press inward.
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