Removing Sfp Modules From Sfp Module Slots - Cisco Catalyst 2970 Hardware Installation Manual

Installing and Removing SFP Modules
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Removing SFP Modules from SFP Module Slots

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Insert the cable connector into the SFP module:
– For fiber-optic SFP modules, insert the LC or MT-RJ cable connector
into the SFP module.
– For copper SFP modules, insert the RJ-45 cable connector into the SFP
module.
When connecting to 1000BASE-T SFP modules, be sure to use a twisted
Note
four-pair, Category 5 cable.
To remove an SFP module from a module receptacle, follow these steps:
Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and to a bare metal surface on
the chassis.
Disconnect the cable from the SFP module.
For reattachment, note which cable connector plug is send (TX) and which is
receive (RX).
Unlock and remove the SFP module, as shown in
If the module has a bale-clasp latch, pull the bale out and down to eject the
module. If the bale-clasp latch is obstructed and you cannot use your index finger
to open it, use a small, flat-blade screwdriver or other long, narrow instrument to
open the bale-clasp latch.
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