Installation Guide
QX-S5500G Series Ethernet Switches
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3.9.1 Installing a SFP/SFP+/QSFP+ transceiver module
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the connectors inside the switch chassis, insert a SFP/SFP+/QSFP+ transceiver module
gently. If you encounter a hard resistance while inserting a SFP/SFP+/QSFP+ transceiver module, pull out a
SFP/SFP+/QSFP+ transceiver module and insert it again.
WARNING:
Do not remove the dust-proof cover before connecting a fiber optic-cable.
Do not connect a fiber optic-cable before inserting a SFP/SFP+/QSFP+ transceiver module.
Don't touch joining terminal of a SFP/SFP+/QSFP+ transceiver module.
To install a SFP/SFP+/QSFP+ transceiver module into the switch:
1) Wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap and make sure it makes good skin contact and is
well grounded.
2) Raise up to the module part until a latch of SFP/SFP+/QSFP+ transceiver module is
fixed.
3) Put in the slot and be crowded with both sides of the SFP/SFP+/QSFP+ transceiver
module.
4) Force by a thumb until SFP/SFP+/QSFP+ transceiver module is fixed.
5) Confirm that a latch of SFP/SFP+/QSFP+ transceiver module is fixed.
3.9.2 Removing a SFP/SFP+/QSFP+ transceiver module
To remove a SFP/SFP+/QSFP+ transceiver module into the switch:
1) Wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap and make sure it makes good skin contact and is
well grounded.
2) Pull down the lever on the SFP/SFP+/QSFP+ transceiver module.
3) Hold the lever and pull out the module.