Installing The 40-Gigabit Qsfp+ Transceiver Module - Cisco ASR 9000 Series Installation Manual

Cisco 40-Gigabit QSFP+ Transceiver Modules Installation
Required Tools
You need these tools to install the 40-Gigabit QSFP+ transceiver modules:
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Installing the 40-Gigabit QSFP+ Transceiver Module

The QSFP+ transceiver module can have either a bail-clasp latch or a pull-tab latch. Installation
procedures for both types of latches are provided.
The QSFP+ transceiver module is a static-sensitive device. Always use an ESD wrist strap or similar
Caution
individual grounding device when handling QSFP+ transceiver modules or coming into contact with
system modules.
To install an QSFP+ transceiver module, follow these steps:
Attach an ESD wrist strap to yourself and a properly grounded point on the chassis or the rack.
Step 1
Step 2 Remove the QSFP+ transceiver module from its protective packaging.
Step 3 Check the label on the QSFP+ transceiver module body to verify that you have the correct model for your
network.
Step 4 For optical QSFP+ transceivers, remove the optical bore dust plug and set it aside.
Step 5 For transceivers equipped with a bail-clasp latch:
a.
b.
Step 6 For QSFP+ transceivers equipped with a pull-tab:
a.
b.
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Wrist strap or other personal grounding device to prevent ESD occurrences.
Antistatic mat or antistatic foam to set the transceiver on.
Fiber-optic end-face cleaning tools and inspection equipment.
For complete information on inspecting and cleaning fiber-optic connections, see
Fiber-Optic Connectors, page
Keep the bail-clasp aligned in a vertical position.
Align the QSFP+ transceiver in front of the module's transceiver socket opening and carefully slide
the QSFP+ transceiver into the socket until the transceiver makes contact with the socket electrical
connector (Figure 2-34).
Hold the transceiver so that the identifier label is on the top.
Align the QSFP+ transceiver in front of the module's transceiver socket opening and carefully slide
the QSFP+ transceiver into the socket until the transceiver makes contact with the socket electrical
connector.
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