IBM Nortel 10 manual Removing an XFP module, Installing an SFP module

5.Connect the fiber-optic cable (see “Connecting an XFP module cable” on page 22 and any cables you disconnected earlier).

Removing an XFP module

To remove an XFP module, complete the following steps:

1.Read the safety information beginning on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 9.

2.Read the information in “Handling an XFP or SFP module” on page 15.

3.Remove the fiber-optic cable from the XFP module that you want to replace. For more information about removing the cable, see “Disconnecting the XFP module cable” on page 24.

Attention: To avoid damage to the cable or the XFP module, make sure that you disconnect the fiber-optic cable before you remove the XFP module.

4.Unlock the XFP module by pulling the wire tab straight out as shown in the following illustration.

Note: The illustrations in this document might differ from your device.

Wire

tab

Protective

cap

XFP

module

5.Grasp the wire tab on the XFP module and pull it out of the port.

6.Replace the protective cap on the XFP module.

7.Place the XFP module into a static-protective package.

Installing an SFP module

The SFP module provides a RJ-45 connector for external connections. To install an SFP module, complete the following steps:

1.Read the information in “Safety” on page v.

2.Remove the SFP module from its static-protective package.

3.Lock the SFP module by pulling the wire tab straight out and down as shown in the following illustration.

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