Required Cable
Description
connector on one end and an RJ-45 on the other is appropriate. The
maximum length for the console port cable is 25 feet (8.3 meters).
SFP+ and QSFP+ Transceiver Ports Varies with the installed transceiver. See the documentation shipped
with the transceiver for specifications.
Installation and removal of transceivers
The following sections describe how to install and remove transceivers in the VSP 8000 Series
switch. In this context, the term
transceiver
refers to Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP), SFP+, and
Quad 4-channel SFP (QSFP+).
For more information about transceiver use and designation, see
Transceivers Installation Guide
.
Installing transceivers
Install transceivers by performing this procedure.
1. Remove the transceiver from the protective packaging.
2. Verify that the transceiver is the correct model for the network configuration.
3. Grasp the transceiver between your thumb and forefinger.
4. Insert the transceiver into the proper slot on the switch. Apply a light pressure to the
transceiver until it clicks and locks into position.
5. Remove the dust cover from the transceiver optical bores.
Removing transceivers
Remove transceivers by performing this procedure.
1. Disconnect the network fiber cable from the transceiver.
2. Use the locking mechanism on the transceiver to release it. The locking mechanism varies
from model to model.
3. Slide the transceiver from the port.
4. If the transceiver does not slide easily from the port, use a gentle side-to-side rocking motion
while firmly pulling the transceiver from the port.
5. Attach a dust cover over the fiber-optic bores and store the transceiver in a safe place until
you need it.
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