Removing A Mylar Tab Sfp Or Sfp+ Module - Cisco ASR 9000 Series Installation Manual

Chapter 2 Installing Line Cards in the Cisco ASR 9000 Series Router

Removing a Mylar Tab SFP or SFP+ Module

To remove this type of SFP or SFP+ module, follow these steps:
Step 1 Attach an ESD-preventive wrist or ankle strap and follow its instructions for use.
Disconnect and remove all interface cables from the ports; note the current connections of the cables to
Step 2
the ports on the line card.
Step 3 Pull the tab gently in a slightly downward direction until it disengages from the port, then pull the SFP
module out
Figure 2-15
Step 4 Place the removed SFP module on an antistatic mat, or immediately place it in a static shielding bag if
you plan to return it to the factory.
Step 5 Protect your line card by inserting clean SFP module cage covers into the optical module cage when
there is no SFP module installed.
Note When pulling the tab to remove the SFP module, be sure to pull in a straight outward motion so you
remove the SFP module from the port in a parallel direction. Do not twist or pull the tab, because you
might disconnect it from the SFP module.
(Figure 2-15).
Removing a Mylar Tab SFP Module
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