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Chapter 3 Removing and Installing the PA-POS-1OC3

Replacing the SFP Optics Module

Replacing the SFP Optics Module

The following section describes how to remove and install the small form-factor pluggable (SFP) optics modules in the PA-POS-1OC3.

Note The SFP optics modules used with the PA-POS-1OC3 have LC type connectors

The SFP optics modules support online insertion and removal (OIR). However, if the port adapter is already installed in the router and the system is operational, we recommend that you administratively shut down the SFP port before installing a new SFP optics module.

Available Cisco SFP optics modules include the following:

•POM-OC3-MM (short range, multimode fiber)

•POM-OC3-SMIR (intermediate range, single-mode fiber)

•POM-OC3-SMLR (long range, single-mode fiber)

Handling the SFP Optics Module

Before handling the SFP optics module, observe the following guidelines:

•SFP optics modules are static-sensitive. To prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage, follow your normal board- and component-handling procedures.

•SFP optics modules are dust-sensitive. When storing an SFP optics module or when a fiber-optics cable is not plugged into the connector, always keep plugs in the SFP optical bores.

The most common source of contaminants in the optical bores is debris picked up on the ferrules of the optical connectors. For information about inspecting and cleaning fiber optic connections, see the Inspection and Cleaning Procedures for Fiber-Optic Connections document at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/tech/tk482/tk876/technologies_white_paper09186a0080254eba.shtml, and the Compressed Air Cleaning Issues for Fiber-Optic Connections at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/tech/tk482/tk611/technologies_white_paper09186a00801b08da.shtml.

Note We strongly recommend cleaning any optical-fiber connectors before making new connections to optical-fiber equipment.

Removing the SFP Optics Module

The following procedure describes removing the SFP optics module from a vertically or horizontally oriented port adapter slot.

Warning Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations.

Statement 1040

Caution You can remove and install SFP optics modules with power on to the system; however, we strongly recommend that you do not remove or install an SFP optics module with optical fiber cables attached.

PA-POS-1OC3 Single-Port Port Adapter Installation and Configuration Guide

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