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Chapter3 Connecting the Cisco MDS 9216 Switch
Connecting to a Fibre Channel Port
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Cisco MDS 9216 Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Removing an SFP Transceiver and Fiber Optic Cable
Caution When pulling a cable from a transceiver, grip the body of the connector. Do not
pull on the jacket sleeve, since this can compromise the fiber-optic termination in
the connector.
To remove an SFP transceiver and fiber optic cable from a Fibre Channel port,
follow these steps:
Step1 Press the latch on top of the SFP to release the lock and gently pull the transceiver
from the port.
Step2 If desired, remove the cable from the transceiver by pressing the latch on the cable
and pulling the cable from the transceiver.
Step3 Cover the ends of the transceiver and the cable with the appropriate dust caps.
Maintaining SFP Transceivers and Fiber Optic Cables
SFP transceivers and fiber optic cables must be kept clean and dust-free to
maintain high signal accuracy and prevent damage to the connectors. Attenuation
(loss of light) is increased by contamination, and should be below 0.35 dB.
Maintenance guidelines:
•SFP transceivers are static sensitive. To prevent ESD damage, wear an
ESD-preventive wrist strap that is connected to the chassis.
•Do not remove and insert a transceiver more often than necessary. Repeated
removals and insertions can shorten its useful life.
•Keep all optical connections covered when not in use. If they become dusty,
clean before using to prevent dust from scratching the fiber optic cable ends.
•Do not touch ends of connectors to prevent fingerprints and other
contamination.