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Verifying the operation of new transceivers
3. To insert the replacement transceiver, use the pull tab to carefully push the transceiver into the port.
Transceivers are keyed so that they can only be inserted with the correct orientation. If a transceiver
does not slide in easily, ensure that it is correctly oriented. Gently push the correctly oriented QSFP
transceiver until the latching mechanism clicks.
1
Pull tab
2
QSFP cable
3
QSFP transceiver
FIGURE 28
Replacing a QSFP optical transceiver
4. Position a cable so that the key (the ridge on one side of the cable connector) is aligned with the slot
in the transceiver. Insert the cable into the transceiver until the latching mechanism clicks.
Cables are keyed so that they can be inserted in only one way. If a cable does not slide in easily,
ensure that it is correctly oriented.
Verifying the operation of new transceivers
You can use the following commands to verify if the transceivers are working correctly:
•
sfpShow
•
switchShow
•
errDump
•
fabricShow
Refer to the
Fabric OS Command Reference
for output examples and descriptions.
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Summary of Contents for 8960-F64
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