Installing SFP and SFP+ Transceiver Modules in the Port Card
Before You Begin
You must have the port card installed to use SFP and SFP+ transceiver modules.
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Warning
Observe these precautions:
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Do not remove the dust plugs from the SFP or SFP+ transceiver modules or the rubber caps from the
fiber-optic cable until you are ready to connect the cable. The plugs and caps protect the module ports
and cables from contamination and ambient light.
•
Removing and installing an SFP or SFP+ transceiver module can shorten its useful life. Do not remove
and insert any SFP or SFP+ transceiver module more often than is necessary.
To prevent ESD damage, follow your normal board and component handling procedures when connecting
cables to the switch and other devices.
Caution
Procedure
Step 1
Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and to an earth ground surface.
Step 2
Find the send (Tx) and receive (Rx) markings that identify the top of the SFP or SFP+ module. On some SFP
transceiver modules, the send and receive (Tx and Rx) markings might be represented by arrows that show
the direction of the connection.
Step 3
If the SFP or SFP+ transceiver module has a bale-clasp latch, move it to the open, unlocked position.
Figure 30: Installing an SFP Module
Step 4
Align the module in front of the slot opening, and push until you feel the connector snap into place.
Step 5
If the module has a bale-clasp latch, close it to lock the SFP transceiver module in place.
If you are inserting the SFP transceiver module in the lower ports, you need to invert the module as
shown above.
Note
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Installing the Modular Port Card
Installing SFP and SFP+ Transceiver Modules in the Port Card
