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FIGURE 64 Optical transceiver with bail open
1. SFP or SFP+ bail
Replacing a transceiver
Complete the following steps to replace an SFP or SFP+ transceiver. Refer to the illustration in Removing a transceiver on page 119.
1. Making sure that the bail (wire handle) is in the unlocked or open position, position the optical transceiver so that the key is
oriented correctly to the port. Insert the transceiver into the port until it is firmly seated and the latching mechanism clicks.
Transceivers are keyed so that they can only be inserted with the correct orientation. If a transceiver does not slide in easily,
ensure that it is correctly oriented.
2. Position a cable so that the key (the ridge on one side of the cable connector) is aligned with the slot in the transceiver. Insert the
cable into the transceiver until the latching mechanism clicks.
Cables are keyed so that they can be inserted in only one way. If a cable does not slide in easily, ensure that it is correctly
oriented.
QSFP transceiver removal and replacement
Use this procedure to remove and replace a QSFP transceiver. Because each 40 GbE QSFP transceiver consists of four 10 GbE ports,
be aware that any problems with one port could affect all four ports in the quad.
DANGER
All fiber-optic interfaces use Class 1 lasers.
DANGER
Laser Radiation. Do Not View Directly with Optical Instruments. Class 1M Laser Products.
Removing a QSFP transceiver
Complete the following steps to remove a QSFP transceiver.
1. Remove the fiber-optic cable from the transceiver.
2. If your transceiver has an integrated pull tab, gently pull the transceiver from the port using the tab.
Removal and Replacement Procedures
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