Replacing Mini-Gbics; Removing Mini-Gbics - HP ProCurve 8100fl Series Installation And Getting Started Manual

Replacing Hardware

Replacing Mini-GBICs

Replacing Mini-GBICs
You can remove or install a mini-GBIC from the 10-port mini-GBIC Module
without having to power off the switch. Use only ProCurve mini-GBICs. The
following mini-GBICs are supported by the ProCurve 8100fl mini-GBIC
module (as of this printing):
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C a u t i o n
Use only the supported genuine ProCurve mini-GBICs with your switch.
Non-ProCurve mini-GBICs are not supported. Should you require additional
ProCurve mini-GBICs, contact your ProCurve Networking Sales and Service
Office or authorized dealer.

Removing Mini-GBICs

W A R N I N G
The ProCurve fiber optic mini-GBICs are Class 1 laser devices. Avoid
direct eye exposure to the beam coming from the transmit port.
The extraction process varies among different mini-GBICs (see the
illustrations and examples in this section). The mini-GBIC removal process is
essentially to disengage the unit from its port via the extraction mechanism,
then pull the unit straight out of the receptacle.
N o t e
You should disconnect the network cable from the mini-GBIC before
removing it from the module.
Depending on when you purchased your ProCurve mini-GBIC, it may have
one of three different release mechanisms: a plastic tab on the bottom, a wire
bail, or a plastic collar around the mini-GBIC (see the following pages for
details).
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Gigabit-SX LC mini-GBIC (J4858B)
Gigabit-LX LC mini-GBIC (J4859B)
Gigabit-LH LC mini-GBIC (J4860B)
Gigabit 1000Base-T mini-GBIC (J8177B)