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Cisco Nexus 6000 Series Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter3 Connecting the Switch Connecting to an Ethernet Port
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 Install a replacement transceiver (see the “Installing a Transceiver” section on page 3-3). If another
transceiver is not being installed, protect the optical cage by inserting a clean cover.
Installing Cables into Transceivers
Caution To prevent damage to the copper cables, do not place more tension on them than the rated limit and do
not bend to a radius of less than 1 inch (2.54 cm) if there is no tension in the cable, or 2 inches (5.08 cm)
if there is tension in the cable.
This section includes the following topics:
•Installing a Cable into an Transceiver, page3-5
•Replacing a Cable for a Transceiver, page3-5

Installing a Cable into an 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.
Caution If the cable does not install easily, ensure that it is correctly positioned before continuing.
For instructions on verifying connectivity, see the appropriate Cisco Nexus 6000 Series CLI
Configuration Guide.

Replacing a Cable for a Transceiver

Caution When pulling a cable from a transceiver, grip the body of the connector. Do not pull on the jacket sleeve,
because this action can compromise the fiber-optic termination in the connector.