Removing SFP Modules
To remove an SFP module from a module receptacle, follow these steps:
SUMMARY STEPS
1.
Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and to a bare metal surface on the chassis.
2.
Disconnect the cable from the SFP module, and insert a dust plug into the cable end.
3.
Unlock and remove the SFP module, as shown in the following figure.
4.
Grasp the SFP module between your thumb and index finger, and carefully remove it from the module
slot.
5.
For fiber-optic SFP modules, insert a dust plug into the optical ports of the SFP module to keep the optical
interfaces clean.
6.
Place the removed SFP module in an antistatic bag or other protective environment.
DETAILED STEPS
Step 1
Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and to a bare metal surface on the chassis.
Step 2
Disconnect the cable from the SFP module, and insert a dust plug into the cable end.
For reattachment, note which cable connector plug is send (TX) and which is receive (RX).
Tip
Step 3
Unlock and remove the SFP module, as shown in the following figure.
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