IBM SAN256B-6, Installation, Service And User Manual

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Replacing an SFP+ transceiver
About this task
Complete the following steps to remove and then install a new SFP+ transceiver.
Note: The 16- and 32-Gbps SFP+ transceivers do not have bails but pull tabs. Always use the pull tab to
insert or remove the SFP+ transceivers, as the transceiver might be hot.
Procedure
1. Remove any cables that are inserted into the transceiver.
2. To remove the transceiver, perform one of the following steps, depending on your transceiver type.
v If transceiver has a pull tab (16- and 32-Gbps SFP+ transceivers), grasp the pull tab and pull the
transceiver straight out from the port.
Note: Grasp the pull tab near the body of the transceiver to reduce the chances of bending the pull
tab. As the transceiver may be hot, avoid touching it.
1 - Pull tab
2 - Transceiver
v If transceiver has a bail latch mechanism (10 GbE transceivers), unlatch from the port by pulling the
bail (wire handle) away from its pivot point using your fingers or the hooked end of the transceiver
extraction tool. Pull the transceiver out from the port slightly using the bail, and then gasp the
transceiver with your fingers and slide it straight out of the port.
Figure 40. Replacing a SFP+ optical transceiver with pull tab into blade port
Installing Transceivers and Cables
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