AXX 9100 CONNECT R1.2 Quick Reference Guide
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Caution!
Insert clean dust plugs into the SFP module after removing the
cables to protect the fiber-optic. Clean the optic surfaces of the
fiber-optic cables with a soft antistatic cloth before you
reconnect them to another SFP module. Take actions to avoid
dust and other contaminants getting into the optical apertures.
Optics fail when obstructed with dust.
Figure 11 LC Fiber-Optic SFP module
1.9.3
Installing and removing SFP modules
The latching device secure and detach the SFP module from a port.
SFP modules can be equipped with different types of latching
devices:
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Pull tab latch
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Actuator button latch
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Bale-clasp latch is depicted in Figure 12
Caution!
Do not install or remove the SFP module with fiber-optic cables
attached to it, due to the potential damage to the cables, the
cable connector, or the optical interfaces in the SFP module.
Disconnect all cables before removing or installing an SFP