Installation and removal of Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) transceivers
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Removal of SFP transceivers
This section describes how to remove SFP transceivers.
To remove SFP transceivers, perform the following procedure.
Step
Action
1
Disconnect the network fiber cable from the transceiver.
2
Use the locking/extractor mechanism on the transceiver to release
it. The locking/extractor mechanism varies from model to model as
illustrated in
"Transceiver locking/extractor mechanism examples"
(page 27)
.
Transceiver locking/extractor mechanism examples
3
Slide the transceiver from the module slot.
4
If the transceiver does not slide easily from the module slot, use a
gentle side-to-side rocking motion while firmly pulling the transceiver
from the slot.
5
Attach a dust cover over the fiber optic bores and store the
transceiver in a safe place until you need it.
ATTENTION
Discard transceivers in accordance with the proper laws and regulations.
Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 Series
Installation Guide
NN47205-300 (322811-B)
03.01
Standard
5.1
19 November 2007
Copyright © 2007, Nortel Networks
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