Chapter B Connecting the Cisco MDS 9500 Series
Connecting to a Fibre Channel Port
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Installing an SFP Transceiver
To install an SFP transceiver, follow these steps:
Step 1 Attach an
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.
Note If you cannot install the cable into the transceiver, insert or leave the dust plug in the cable end of the transceiver.
Removing and Installing Cables into SFP Transceivers
Caution To prevent damage to the
Removing a Cable from an SFP Transceiver
Caution When pulling a cable from a transceiver, grip the body of the connector. Do not pull on the jacket sleeve, because this can compromise the
Caution If the cable does not remove easily, ensure that any latch present on the cable has been released before continuing.
To remove the cable, follow these steps:
Step 1 Attach an
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