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v Each QSFP contains four individual 16 Gbps or 32 Gbps ports. Be aware that
any problems with one port could affect all four ports in the quad if the QSFP
must be replaced.
v Although installation and removal procedures are the same for QSFP
transceivers installed in port blades and extension blades, these transceivers are
not interchangeable between the two blade types.
v Some QSFPs, such as the 4x16 Gbps 2 km QSFP, have an integrated cable
attached. You do not need to install a separate cable.
Complete the following steps to remove and then install a new QSFP transceiver.
Procedure
1. Remove any cables that are inserted into the transceiver.
Note: If your transceiver has an integrated cable, you cannot remove the cable.
2.
Grasp the transceiver pull tab and gently 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, always use the pull tab
and avoid touching the transceiver body.
3. To insert the replacement transceiver, use the pull tab to carefully push the
transceiver into the port. Transceivers are keyed so that they can only be
inserted with the correct orientation. If a transceiver does not slide in easily,
ensure that it is correctly oriented. Gently push the correctly oriented QSFP
transceiver until the latching mechanism clicks.
1 - Pull tab
2 - QSFP cable
3 - QSFP transceiver
The port's status LED initially blinks amber after installation, then displays
steady amber.
4. Position a cable so that the key (the ridge on one side of the cable connector) is
aligned with the slot in the transceiver. Insert the cable into the transceiver
until the latching mechanism clicks.
Note: If your transceiver has an integrated cable attached, you will not install
a cable.
Figure 25. Installing a QSFP optical transceiver into blade port
Chapter 5. Installing Transceivers and Cables
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