Cisco Systems ASA5515K9 Installing and Removing the SFP Modules, Installing the SFP Module, 4-11

Chapter 4 Maintenance and Upgrade Procedures for the ASA 5500-X

Installing and Removing the SFP Modules

Installing and Removing the SFP Modules

The SFP module is a hot-swappable input/output device that plugs into the SFP ports. This section describes how to install and remove the SFP modules in the ASA to provide optical Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, and it includes the following topics:

•Installing the SFP Module, page 4-11

•Removing the SFP Module, page 4-12

Caution Protect your SFP modules by inserting clean dust plugs into the SFPs after the cables are extracted from them. Be sure to clean the optic surfaces of the fiber cables before you plug them back into the optical bores of another SFP module. Avoid getting dust and other contaminants into the optical bores of your SFP modules. The optics do not operate correctly when obstructed with dust.

Warning Because invisible laser radiation may be emitted from the aperture of the port when no cable is connected, avoid exposure to laser radiation and do not stare into open apertures. Statement 70

Installing the SFP Module

To install the SFP module, perform the following steps.

Detailed Steps

Step 1 Align the SFP module with the port, and slide the SFP module into the port slot until it locks into position, as shown in Figure 4-14.

Figure 4-14 Installing an SFP Module

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Caution Do not remove the optical port plugs from the SFP until you are ready to connect the cabling.

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