Solarflare
Server
Adapter
User
Guide
Installation
Issue
20
©
Solarflare
Communications
2017
37
Removing
an
SFP+
Direct
Attach
Cable
To
remove
an
SFP+
Direct
Attach
cable:
1
Pull
straight
back
on
the
release
ring
to
release
the
cable
retention
tab.
Alternatively,
you
can
lift
the
retention
clip
on
the
adapter
to
free
the
cable
if
necessary.
2
Slide
the
cable
free
from
the
adapter
socket.
Attaching
a
fiber
optic
cable
WARNING:
Do
not
look
directly
into
the
fiber
transceiver
or
cables
as
the
laser
beams
can
damage
your
eyesight.
To
attach
a
fiber
optic
cable:
1
Remove
and
save
the
fiber
optic
connector
cover.
2
Insert
a
fiber
optic
cable
into
the
ports
on
the
network
adapter
bracket
as
shown.
Most
connectors
and
ports
are
keyed
for
proper
orientation.
If
the
cable
you
are
using
is
not
keyed,
check
to
be
sure
the
connector
is
oriented
properly
(transmit
port
connected
to
receive
port
on
the
link
partner,
and
vice
versa).