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Cisco Nexus 5500 Platform and Cisco Nexus 5000 Platform Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter3 Connecting the Switch
Connecting to a Fibre Channel Port
Removing and Installing SFP Transceivers
Caution Excessively removing and installing an SFP transceiver can shorten its life. Do not remove and insert
SFP transceivers more often unless it is absolutely necessary. We recommend that you disconnect the
cables before installing or removing SFP transceivers to prevent damage to the cable or transceiver.
This section includes the following topics:
•Installing an SFP Transceiver, page3-8
•Removing an SFP Transceiver, page3-8

Installing an SFP Transceiver

To install an SFP transceiver, follow these steps:
Step1 Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap and follow its instructions for use.
Step2 Remove the dust cover from the port cage.
Step3 Remove the dust cover from the port end of the transceiver.
Step4 Insert the transceiver into the port as follows:
•If the transceiver has a Mylar tab latch, position 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 latch, position 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 positioned 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 an SFP Transceiver

To remove an SFP transceiver, follow these steps:
Step1 Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap and follow its instructions for use.
Step2 If a cable is installed in the transceiver, do the following:
a. Record the cable and port connections for later reference.
b. Press the release latch on the cable, grasp the connector near the connection point, and gently pull
the connector from the transceiver.