Citrix NetScaler Hardware Installation and Setup Guide

However, the 10G SFP+ transceiver is hot-swappable from release 9.3 build 57.5 and later on the NetScaler appliances that use the ixgbe (ix) interface. The following platforms support 10G SPF+ transceivers:

wMPX 8200/8400/8600/8800

wMPX 9700/10500/12500/15500 10G and 10G FIPS

wMPX 11500/13500/14500/16500/18500/20500

wMPX 17500/19500/21500

wMPX 17550/19550/20550/21550

wMPX 22040/22060/22080/22100/22120

The following platforms support XFP transceivers:

wMPX 15000

wMPX 17000

Caution: NetScaler appliances do not support XFP/10G SFP+ transceivers provided by vendors other than Citrix Systems. Attempting to install third-party XFP/10G SFP+ transceivers on your NetScaler appliance voids the warranty.

Insert the XFP/10G SFP+ transceivers into the XFP/10G SFP+ ports on the front panel of the appliance. Frequent installation and removal of transceivers shortens their life span. Follow the removal procedure carefully to avoid damaging the transceiver or the appliance.

Caution: Do not install the transceivers with the cables attached. Doing so can damage the cable, the connector, or the optical interface of the transceiver.

To install an XFP/10G SFP+ transceiver

1. Remove the XFP/10G SFP+ transceiver carefully from its box.

Danger: Do not look directly into fiber optic transceivers and cables. They emit laser beams that can damage your eyes.

2.Align the XFP/10G SFP+ transceiver to the front of the XFP/10G SFP+ transceiver port on the front panel of the appliance.

3.Hold the XFP/10G SFP+ transceiver between your thumb and index finger and insert it into the XFP/10G SFP+ transceiver port, pressing it in until you hear the transceiver snap into place.

4.Move the locking hinge to the DOWN position as shown in the following figure.

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Citrix Systems 9.3 setup guide To install an XFP/10G SFP+ transceiver

9.3 specifications

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