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Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 3 Connecting the Cisco Nexus 5000 Switch
Connecting to a Fibre Channel Port
Figure 3-3 Alternate Removal Method for Bale Clasp SFP Transceivers
Step 4 Insert a dust cover into the port end of the transceiver and place the transceiver on an antistatic mat or
into a static-shielding bag if you plan to return it to the factory.
Step 5 If another transceiver is not being installed, protect the optical cage by inserting a clean cover.
Removing and Installing Cables into SFP Transceivers
Caution To prevent damage to the fiber-optic cables, do not place more tension on them than the rated limit and
do not bend to a radius of less than 1 inch if there is no tension in the cable, or 2 inches if there is tension
in the cable.

Installing a Cable into an SFP Transceiver

Caution To prevent possible damage to the cable or transceiver, install the transceiver in the port before installing
the cable in the transceiver.
To install a cable into a transceiver, follow these steps:
Step 1 Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap and follow its instructions for use.
Step 2 Remove the dust cover from the connector on the cable.
Step 3 Remove the dust cover from the cable end of the transceiver.
Step 4 Align the cable connector with the transceiver and insert the connector into the transceiver until it clicks
into place. (See Figure 3-4).
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