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5-3
Chapter 5: Making Network Connections
5-3 How to Install a QSFP+ Transceiver
The switch provides slots for optional QSFP+ transceivers. The supported transceiver
types are listed below:
• 40 Gbps Ethernet QSFP+ transceivers
• 40GBASE-CR4
• 40GBASE-SR4
NOTE: QSFP+ transceivers are hot-swappable. The switch does not need to be powered off
before installing or removing a transceiver.
NOTE: QSFP+ transceivers are not provided in the switch package.
Installing a QSFP+ Transceiver
1. Consider network and cabling requirements to select an appropriate transceiver
type that is also compatible with the switch transceiver support.
2. If the QSFP+ slot is covered with a rubber protective cap, remove the cap and keep
it for later replacement.
3. Insert the transceiver with the optical connector facing outward and the slot
connector facing down. Note that QSFP+ transceivers are keyed so they can only
be installed in the correct orientation.
4. Slide the transceiver into the slot until it clicks into place. If you do not immediately
connect a cable to the port, use a rubber protective cap to keep the transceiver
optics clean.
NOTE: To uninstall a transceiver: First disconnect the network cable, then release and pull
the wire bail to remove the transceiver from the slot.
Figure 5-2. Inserting a QSFP+ Transceiver into a Slot
10G QSFP+ Transceiver