IBM EN4093R, User Manual

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6. Remove the protective cap from the SFP+ module and store it in a safe place.
Attention: To avoid damage to the cable or the SFP+ module, make sure that
you do not connect the fiber optic cable before you install the SFP+ module.
7. Insert the SFP+ module into the SFP+ module port until it clicks into place.
8. Connect the fiber optic cable (see “Connecting the SFP+ and QSFP+ module
cable” on page 13) and any cables that you disconnected earlier.
Installing the QSFP+ module
The QSFP+ ports accept supported QSFP+ modules. The QSFP+ module provides
an MTP cable connector for connecting to external ports.
To install a QSFP+ module in a QSFP+ port, complete the following steps.
Note: To avoid damage to the cable or the QSFP+ module, do not connect the
cable before you install the module.
1. Remove the safety cap and pull the locking lever into the down (unlocked)
position.
2. Insert the module into the port until it clicks into place. Use minimal pressure
when you insert the module into the port. Do not use excessive force when you
insert the module; you can damage the module or the QSFP+ port.
The module has a mechanical guide key to prevent you from inserting the
module incorrectly.
3. Pull up the locking lever to lock the module into place.
4. Connect the fiber-optic cable.
To remove a QSFP+ module, disconnect the fiber-optic cable, and pull down the
locking lever to release the module. After you remove the module, replace the
safety cap.
Removing the SFP+ and QSFP+ module
To remove the SFP+ or QSFP+ module, complete the following steps.
1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines”
on page 5.
2. Read the information in “Handling the SFP+ and QSFP+ module” on page 9.
3. Remove the fiber optic cable from the modules that you want to replace. For
more information about removing the cable, see “Disconnecting the SFP+ and
QSFP+ module cable” on page 13.
Chapter 2. Installing and removing the switch module
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