FastIron Hardware Installation Guide for the FSX, FSX 800, and FSX 1600
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© 2008 Foundry Networks, Inc.
December 2008
Replacing a Copper or Fiber Optic Module
You can remove an SFP or XFP from a port and replace it with a new one while the chassis is powered on and
running.
This section provides information about the following tasks:
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Removing a copper or fiber optic module
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Installing a new copper or fiber optic module
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Cabling a fiber optic module
Removing a Copper or Fiber Optic Module
You can remove a copper or fiber SFP (also called a mini-GBIC) or an XFP from a port while the chassis is
powered on and running.
Before removing a copper or fiber optic module, have the following on hand:
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An ESD wrist strap with a plug for connection to the ESD connector on the chassis.
WARNING:
For safety reasons, the ESD wrist strap should contain a series 1 meg ohm resistor.
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The protective covering that you removed from the copper or fiber optic module when you initially installed the
module.
To remove a copper or fiber optic module from a Gigabit Ethernet or 10-Gigabit Ethernet port, do the following:
1.
Put on the ESD wrist strap and ground yourself by inserting the plug into the ESD connector located in the
lower right corner of the chassis front.
2.
Disconnect the copper or fiber cable connector(s) from the port connector(s).
3.
Insert the protective covering into the port connectors.
4.
Pull the copper or fiber optic module out of the port by pulling the bail latch forward, away from the front panel
of the module. This unlocks the module from the front panel.
NOTE:
The bail latch may be attached to either the top or the bottom of the mini-GBIC.
5.
Grasping the bail latch, pull the copper or fiber optic module out of the port.
6.
Store the copper or fiber optic module in a safe, static-free place or in an anti-static bag.
7.
Install a new copper or fiber optic module in the port. For information about performing this task, see
“Installing a New Copper or Fiber Optic Module”.
Bail Latch
