Cisco Systems MDS 9200 Series manual Installing an SFP Transceiver

Chapter 3 Connecting the Cisco MDS 9200 Series

Connecting to a Fibre Channel Port

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Note Use only Cisco SFP transceivers on the Cisco MDS 9200 Series. Each Cisco SFP transceiver is encoded with model information that enables the switch to verify that the SFP transceiver meets the requirements for the switch. For instructions specific to the transceiver type, see the “SFP and SFP+ Transceiver Specifications” section on page B-10.

The Cisco MDS 9000 Family supports SFP transceivers with the following two types of latching devices:

•Mylar tab latch (Figure 3-5)

•Bale-clasp latch (Figure 3-6)

Figure 3-5 SFP Transceiver with Mylar Tab Latch

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Figure 3-6 SFP Transceiver with Bale-Clasp Latch

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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:

•If the transceiver has a Mylar tab, orient 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, orient 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 oriented and the tab or clasp are in the correct position before continuing.

Cisco MDS 9200 Series Hardware Installation Guide

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