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5. Connect an LC-LC Fibre Channel cable. For information about the LC-LC cable, see “Using LC-LC
Fibre Channel cables” on page 3-9.
Removing SFP modules
To remove the SFP module from the host port, complete the following steps:
Attention: To avoid damage to the cable or to the SFP module, make sure that you disconnect the
LC-LC Fibre Channel cable before you remove the SFP module.
1. Remove the LC-LC Fibre Channel cable from the SFP module. For more information, see “Removing
an LC-LC Fibre Channel cable” on page 3-11.
2. Unlock the SFP module latch:
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For SFP modules that contain plastic tabs, unlock the SFP module latch by pulling the plastic tab
outward 10°, as shown in Figure 3-10.
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For SFP modules that contain wire tabs, unlock the SFP module latch by pulling the wire latch
outward 90°, as shown in Figure 3-11 on page 3-9.
SFP
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Fiber optic
cable
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Figure 3-9. Installing an SFP module into the host port
Protective cap
SFP module
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Plastic tab
Figure 3-10. Unlocking the SFP module latch - plastic variety
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