McDATA 3000 manual Replacing the Gigabit Ethernet Copper Transceiver

Replacing the Gigabit Ethernet Copper Transceiver

Replacing the Gigabit Ethernet Copper Transceiver

This section provides procedures for removing and installing the

Gigabit Ethernet Copper transceiver.

Tools required: No special tools are required.

CAUTION

Attach a wrist strap and follow ESD procedures during the handling of all electronic components.

The transceivers are hot swappable, which means they can be replaced while the Edge unit is in operation.

CAUTION

Laser radiation is invisible and can damage the eye. Unterminated optical connectors may emit laser radiation. Do not view the beam with the naked eye or with optical instruments. Dust caps and dust covers MUST be left in place on all unterminated bulkhead receptacles and on the end of every radiating fiber jumper.

Removing the Gig-EThere is only one type of Copper transceiver used for the Gig-E Copper Transceiver interface card, use the following procedure for removal.

1.Remove the cabling from the transceiver.

2.Lift the metal clasp up.

3.Carefully pull the transceiver out of the Gig-E interface card.

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