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Do not remove the dust plugs from the modules or the rubber caps from the fiber-optic cable until you
are ready to connect the cable. The plugs and caps protect the module ports and cables from contamination
and ambient light.
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To prevent ESD damage, follow your normal board and component handling procedures when connecting
cables to the switch and other devices.
Removing and installing an SFP or SFP+ module can shorten its useful life. Do not
remove and insert any module more often than is absolutely necessary.
Caution
Procedure
Step 1
Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and to a bare metal surface.
Step 2
Find the send (TX) and receive (RX) markings on the module top.
On some SFP or SFP+ modules, the send and receive (TX and RX) markings might be replaced by arrows
that show the direction of the connection.
Step 3
If the module has a bale-clasp latch, move it to the open, unlocked position.
Step 4
Align the module in front of the slot opening, and push until you feel the connector snap into place.
Step 5
If the module has a bale-clasp latch, close it.
Step 6
For fiber-optic SFP or SFP+ modules, remove the dust plugs and save.
Step 7
Connect the SFP cables.
Figure 29: Installing an SFP Module
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