Installing A New Copper Or Fiber-Optic Transceiver - Brocade Communications Systems ICX 6430 Hardware Installation Manual

Installing a new copper or fiber-optic transceiver

You can install a new fiber-optic transceiver in an SFP or SFP+ slot while the device is powered on and
running.
While installing a transceiver, wear an ESD wrist strap with a plug that can be inserted in the ESD
connector on the ICX 6430 or ICX 6450 device.
NOTE
If the E1MG-TX SFP transceiver is inserted into the ICX 6450 device, the link may go down on the fiber
ports. This is seen during bootup or speed change from 10-Gbps to 1-Gbps port speed. The
workaround is to disable the port and then re-enable the port through the CLI, or unplug and plug in the
cable.
DANGER
For safety reasons, the ESD wrist strap should contain a series 1 megohm resistor.
DANGER
All fiber-optic interfaces use Class 1 lasers.
Perform the following steps to install a fiber-optic transceiver.
1. Put on the ESD wrist strap and ground yourself by attaching the clip end to a metal surface (such
as an equipment rack) to act as the ground.
2. Remove the new transceiver from the protective packaging.
3. Gently insert the transceiver into the slot until it clicks into place. Transceivers are keyed to prevent
incorrect insertion.
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