Nortel Networks CWDM SFP manual Removing a Small Form Factor Pluggable SFP Gbic

Removing a Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) GBIC

This section lists the steps for removing a GBIC.

To remove a GBIC:

1Disconnect the network fiber cable from the SFP GBIC connector.

2Depending on your SFP GBIC model, either pull the LC extraction tab located in the front of the SFP GBIC (below right) with your thumb and forefinger, or press the button on the botton of the MT-RJ SFP GBIC (below left).

Figure 8 Removing a SFP GBIC (Bottom view)

MT-RJ	LC SFP GBIC
SFP GBIC

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3Slide the SFP GBIC out of the Gigabit Ethernet module slot.

4If the SFP GBIC does not slide easily from the module slot, use a gentle side-to-side rocking motion while firmly pulling the SFP GBIC from the slot.

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