Cisco Systems 5000 manual Removing and Installing SFP Transceivers, Installing an SFP Transceiver

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Removing and Installing SFP Transceivers

Caution Excessively removing and installing an SFP transceiver can shorten its life. Do not remove and insert SFP transceivers more often unless it is absolutely necessary. We recommend that you disconnect the cables before installing or removing SFP transceivers to prevent damage to the cable or transceiver.

This section includes the following topics:

•Installing an SFP Transceiver, page 3-8

•Removing an SFP Transceiver, page 3-8

Installing an SFP Transceiver

To install an SFP 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 port cage.

Step 3 Remove the dust cover from the port end of the transceiver.

Step 4 Insert the transceiver into the port as follows:

•If the transceiver has a Mylar tab latch, position the transceiver with the tab on the bottom, and then gently insert the transceiver into the port until it clicks into place.

•If the transceiver has a bale clasp latch, position the transceiver with the clasp on the bottom, close the clasp by pushing it up over the transceiver, and then gently insert the transceiver into the port until it clicks into place.

Caution If the transceiver does not install easily, ensure that it is correctly positioned and the tab or clasp are in the correct position before continuing.

Note If you cannot install the cable into the transceiver, insert or leave the dust plug in the cable end of the transceiver.

Removing an SFP Transceiver

To remove an SFP transceiver, follow these steps:

Step 1 Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap and follow its instructions for use.

Step 2 If a cable is installed in the transceiver, do the following:

a.Record the cable and port connections for later reference.

b.Press the release latch on the cable, grasp the connector near the connection point, and gently pull the connector from the transceiver.

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