QLE3142 Status LEDs

4–Hardware Installation QLE3142 Installation

NOTE:

The optical module must be seated correctly in the housing to ensure proper operation.

The QLE3142 has two status LEDs per port, one for link status and one for activity. These LEDs are located next to the ports as shown in Figure 4-6. Both SFP+ ports operate at 10Gbps.

Mounting bracket

Top of card

Port 2 Port 1

Link

Activity

Link Activity

PCIe connector end

Figure 4-6. QLE3142 Status LEDs—Side View

QLE3142 Bracket Removal and Replacement

Depending on the type of system, installation of the QLE3142 requires either a long bracket or a short bracket. QLogic provides both of these brackets with the product.

To remove and replace the bracket:

1.Remove the SFP+ optical modules from their housing (see Figure 4-7).

Mounting Bracket

QLE3142

Housing

1.Remove the two mounting screws.

2.Gently pull the bracket away from the board until it clears the optical module housings.

Figure 4-7. QLE3142 Bracket Removal

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3000, 3100 specifications

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Q-Logic 3000, 3100 manual QLE3142 Status LEDs, QLE3142 Bracket Removal and Replacement

Models: 3000 3100