Chapter 4: Cabling the Network Ports

Installing SFP and SFP+ Transceivers

Review the following guidelines before installing an optional SFP or SFP+ transceiver in a switch:

A transceiver can be hot-swapped; the switch can be powered on when you install it. However, you should always disconnect the cables first before removing a transceiver.

You must install the transceiver before you connect the cables to it.

Fiber optic transceivers are dust sensitive. When a fiber optic cable is not installed, or when you store the transceiver, always keep the plug in the optical bores. When you do remove the plug, keep it for future use.

Unnecessary removal and insertion of a transceiver can lead to premature failure.

Warning

A transceiver can be damaged by static electricity. Be sure to observe all standard electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions, such as wearing an antistatic wrist strap, to avoid damaging the device.

The procedure to install SFP and SFP+ transceivers is the same. The following instructions describe how to install an SFP transceiver in an

x610 switch:

1.Remove the dust plug from a transceiver slot on the switch, as shown in Figure 69.

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