2. Installation
Preparing the Adapter for Installation
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2. To remove a transceiver, pull the bail (handle) out and down to release the latch,
and gently pull the transceiver from its cage. Be careful not to force the transceiver
from the cage.
Figure 2-2 shows a transceiver with the latch released (bail extended) and another
transceiver latched in place.
Figure 2-2
Releasing the Latch on an Optical Transceiver
3. Observing ESD precautions, store the transceiver in an ESD-safe place.
4. Remove the mounting bracket screws from the top of the adapter. Figure 2-3 shows
the screws that are removed from the bracket.
Figure 2-3
Removing the Bracket
5. Remove the bracket and store it for future use.
6. Align the new mounting bracket tabs with the holes in the adapter.
Note:
For some adapters, be careful not to push the bracket past the transceiver.
Ensure that the LEDs are properly aligned with the holes in the bracket.
7. Re-install the screws that attach the adapter to the bracket.
8. Re-install the transceiver, if it was removed, by sliding it into its cage. When the
latch engages, it clicks. Push the bail back into place.
