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Hardware installation
This chapter describes installing a FIM-7941F interface module into a FortiGate-7000 chassis.
Installing QSFP-DD, QSFP28, QSFP+, SFP+, and SFP transceivers
You must install QSFP-DD, QSFP28, or QSFP+ transceivers into the FIM-7941F front panel 19 and 20 fabric channel
interfaces before connecting them to 400Gbps, 100Gpbs, or 40Gbps networks. You can install the transceivers before or
after inserting the FIM-7941F module into a chassis.
You must install QSFP28 or QSFP+ transceivers into the FIM-7941F front panel 1 to 18 fabric channel interfaces and the
M1 and M2 base channel interfaces before connecting them to 100Gbps or 40Gbps networks. You can install the
transceivers before or after inserting the FIM-7941F module into a chassis.
You must install SFP28 or SPF+ transceivers into the FIM-7941F M3 and M4 interfaces before connecting them to
25Gbps or 10Gbps networks.
To install transceivers
To complete this procedure, you need:
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A FIM-7941F
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Transceivers to install
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An electrostatic discharge (ESD) preventive wrist strap with connection cord
FIM-7941Fs must be protected from static discharge and physical shock. Only handle or work
with FIM-7941Fs at a static-free workstation. Always wear a grounded electrostatic discharge
(ESD) preventive wrist strap when handling FIM-7941Fs.
Handling the transceivers by holding the release latch can damage the connector. Do not force
transceivers into their cage slots. If the transceiver does not easily slide in and click into place,
it may not be aligned correctly. If this happens, remove the transceiver, realign it and slide it in
again.
1. Attach the ESD wrist strap to your wrist and to an available ESD socket or wrist strap terminal.
2. Remove the caps from the cage sockets on the FIM-7941F front panel.
3. Hold the sides of the transceiver and slide it into the cage socket until it clicks into place.
FortiGate-7121F cable bracket kit
The FortiGate-7121F chassis includes an optional cable bracket kit that you can install to help manage the network
cables connected to FIMs and FPMs installed in the chassis.
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