Cisco Systems CGS252016S8PC manual Installing and Removing SFP Modules, Installing SFP Modules

Chapter 2 Switch Installation

Installing and Removing SFP Modules

Installing and Removing SFP Modules

Small-form-factor pluggable (SFP) modules provide the uplink optical interfaces, laser send (TX) and laser receive (RX).

When installing or removing SFP modules, observe these guidelines:

•Removing and installing an SFP module can shorten its useful life. Do not remove and insert any module more often than is absolutely necessary.

•To prevent ESD damage, follow your normal board and component handling procedures when connecting cables to the switch and other devices.

Warning Class 1 laser product. Statement 1008

Caution Do not remove the dust plugs from the fiber-optic SFP module port or the rubber caps from the fiber-optic cable until you are ready to connect the cable. The plugs and caps protect the SFP module ports and cables from contamination and ambient light.

Caution We strongly recommend that you not install or remove the SFP module while the fiber-optic cable is attached to it because of the potential damage to the cables, to the cable connector, or to the optical interfaces in the SFP module. Disconnect the cable before you remove or install an SFP module.

Installing SFP Modules

This section describes how to install Small Form Factor pluggable (SFP) modules. SFP modules are inserted into the SFP modules connected to the switch.

Step 1 Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and to a bare metal surface.

Step 2 Find the send (TX) and receive (RX) markings on the module top.

Note On some SFP modules, the send and receive (TX and RX) markings might be replaced by arrows that show the direction (send or receive) of the connection.

Step 3 If the module has a bale-clasp latch, move it to the open, unlocked position.

Step 4 Align the module in front of the slot opening, and insert until you feel the connector snap into place. Step 5 If the module has a bale-clasp latch, close it to lock it into place.

Step 6 For fiber-optic SFP modules, remove the dust plugs and store them in a clean location for reuse.

Caution Do not remove the dust plugs from the fiber-optic SFP module port until you are ready to insert the SFP cables.

Step 7 Connect the SFP cables.

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