A-6
Cisco ASA 5500 Series Hardware Installation Guide
78-16409-03
AppendixA Maintenance and Upgrade Pro cedures
Installing and Replacing the 4GE SSM
Installing the SFP Module
To install the SFP module in the 4GE SSM, perform the following steps:
Step 1 Line up the SFP module with the port and slide the SFP module into the port slot until it locks into
position as shown in Figure A-4.
FigureA-4 Installing an SFP Module
Caution Do not remove the optical port plugs from the SFP until you are ready to connect cabling.
Step 2 Remove the Optica l port plug; then connect the network cable to the SFP module.
Step 3 Connect the other end of the cable to your network. For more information on connecting the cables, see
“Connecting the Interface Cables” section on page2-7.
Caution The latching mechanism used on many SFPs locks them into place when cables are connected. Do not
pull on the cabling in an attempt to remove the SFP.
1Optical port plug 2SFP port slot
3SFP module
132985
1
3
2