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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 31.
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 33.
2. Unlock the SFP module latch:
v
For SFP modules that contain plastic tabs, unlock the SFP module latch by
pulling the plastic tab outward 10°, as shown in Figure 22.
v For SFP modules that contain wire tabs, unlock the SFP module latch by
pulling the wire latch outward 90°, as shown in Figure 23 on page 31.
SFP
module
Fiber optic
cable
Figure 21. Installing an SFP module into the host port
Protective cap
SFP module
10
Plastic tab
Figure 22. Unlocking the SFP module latch - plastic variety
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