50CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH

4Check the LEDs on the front of the switch to ensure that it is operating correctly. Refer to the section entitled “LEDs” on page 18 for more information.

Removing an SFP To remove the transceiver (it is not necessary to power-down your Transceiver switch):

1Disconnect the cable from the transceiver.

2Move the wire release lever downwards until it is pointing toward you.

3Pull the wire release lever toward you to release the catch mechanism; the transceiver will then easily slide out.

Installing and

The Optional Interface Module is hot-swappable. To install the Optional

Removing the

Interface Module:

Optional Interface

 

Module

 

1Wear an ESD wrist strip that is well grounded and remove the module from the package.

2Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the blank filler panel from the slot where you plan to install the module.

3Hold the module’s front panel with both hands, align the module with the guides in the slot, and slide it gently into the slot. Push the module until it is fully in position.

4Fasten the captive screws to fix the module using the Phillips screwdriver.

Note: Keep the removed blank panel for future use. When you use the Phillips screwdriver or power screwdriver to fasten captive screws on both sides of the module, make sure the captive force momentum is not larger than 0.4 Nom.

To remove the module,:

1Wear an ESD wrist strip that is well grounded.

2Use a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the captive screws at both sides of the module.

3Pull the module towards you until it is completely apart from the chassis bottom.

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5500G-EI, 5500-EI specifications

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