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N-TGE-SFP-02 User Guide
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Inserting the SFP/SFP+ Module
To insert the SFP module into the cage:
1.
Open the SFP module’s locking mechanism.
2.
Make sure that the male connectors on the module will align with the female connectors inside of the cage.
Also check that there is no dirt or foreign matter in the module or in the cage.
3.
Insert the module into the adapter card module cage.
4.
Close the locking mechanism.
Removing the SFP/SFP+ Module
To remove the SFP module from the cage:
Caution
: Be careful when removing the SFP or SFP+ from a device. Some SFP transceiver module temperatures
may exceed 160°F (70°C) and be too hot to touch with bare hands.
Warning
: Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from the aperture of the port when no cable is connected;
avoid exposure to laser radiation and do not stare into open apertures.
1.
Unlock the locking mechanism by opening the handle.
2.
Pull the module out of the cage.
For More Fiber/SFP Information
The Fiber Optic Association (
) is an international non-profit educational organization chartered to promote
professionalism in fiber optics through education, certification and standards.
Visual Inspection and Cleaning Of Connectors:
https://www.thefoa.org/tech/ref/testing/test/scope.html
Testing & Troubleshooting Fiber Optic Systems:
https://www.thefoa.org/tech/ref/contents.html#Test
