Removing An Xfp Module; Installing An Sfp Module - Nortel 10 Installation Manual

5. Connect the fiber-optic cable (see "Connecting an XFP module cable" on
page 22 and any cables you disconnected earlier).

Removing an XFP module

To remove an XFP module, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information beginning on page v and "Installation
guidelines" on page 9.
2. Read the information in "Handling an XFP or SFP module" on page 15.
3. Remove the fiber-optic cable from the XFP module that you want to
replace. For more information about removing the cable, see "Disconnecting
the XFP module cable" on page 24.
Attention: To avoid damage to the cable or the XFP module, make sure
that you disconnect the fiber-optic cable before you remove the XFP module.
4. Unlock the XFP module by pulling the wire tab straight out as shown in
the following illustration.
Note: The illustrations in this document might differ from your device.
Protective
cap
5. Grasp the wire tab on the XFP module and pull it out of the port.
6. Replace the protective cap on the XFP module.
7. Place the XFP module into a static-protective package.

Installing an SFP module

The SFP module provides a RJ-45 connector for external connections. To install
an SFP module, complete the following steps:
1. Read the information in "Safety" on page v.
2. Remove the SFP module from its static-protective package.
3. Lock the SFP module by pulling the wire tab straight out and down as
shown in the following illustration.
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Wire
tab
XFP
module