Cisco Systems MDS 9216 manual Removing an SFP Transceiver and Fiber Optic Cable

Chapter 3 Connecting the Cisco MDS 9216 Switch

Connecting to a Fibre Channel Port

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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:

Step 1 Press the latch on top of the SFP to release the lock and gently pull the transceiver from the port.

Step 2 If desired, remove the cable from the transceiver by pressing the latch on the cable and pulling the cable from the transceiver.

Step 3 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.

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