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4. Insert a dust cover into the port end of the transceiver and place the transceiver
on an antistatic mat or into a static shielding bag if you plan to return it to the
factory.
5. If another transceiver is not being installed, protect the optical cage by inserting
a clean cover.
Installing a Cable into an SFP Transceiver
About this task
CAUTION:
To prevent possible damage to the cable or transceiver, install the transceiver in
the port before installing the cable in the transceiver.
To install a cable into a transceiver, follow these steps.
Procedure
1. Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap and follow its instructions for use.
2. Remove the dust cover from the connector on the cable.
3. Remove the dust plug from the cable-end of the transceiver.
4.
Align the cable connector with the transceiver and insert the connector into the
transceiver until it clicks into place.
v If the transceiver has a Mylar tab, orient the transceiver with the tab on the
bottom, and then gently insert the transceiver into the port until it clicks into
place.
v If the transceiver has a bale clasp, orient the transceiver with the clasp on the
bottom, close the clasp by pushing it up over the transceiver, and then gently
insert the transceiver into the port until it clicks into place.
CAUTION:
If the transceiver does not install easily, ensure that it is correctly oriented
and the tab or clasp are in the correct position before continuing.
Note:
If you cannot install the cable into the transceiver, insert or leave the
dust plug in the cable end of the transceiver.
Alternate Removal Method for Bale Clasp SFP+ Transceivers
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