Inserting
and
Removing
SFP
Modules
Identify
the
Latch
Type
of
the
SFP
Module
SFP
Modules
have
various
latching
mechanisms
to
secure
them
into
the
SFP
Cage
of
a
device.
The
FiberPlex
WDM
can
support
a
host
of
manufacturers
and
brands
of
SFP
Modules
so
the
user
may
encounter
any
number
of
different
latches.
Some
of
these
are
described
below.
Bail
Clasp
The
bail
clasp
SFP
module
has
a
clasp
that
you
use
to
remove
or
install
the
SFP
module.
Actuator
Button
The
actuator
button
SFP
module
includes
a
button
that
you
push
in
order
to
remove
the
SFP
module
from
a
port.
This
button
can
either
lift
‘Up’
or
press
‘In’
to
release
the
SFP
Module
depending
on
the
manufacturer.
Mylar
Tab
The
Mylar
tab
SFP
module
has
a
tab
that
you
pull
to
remove
the
module
from
a
port.
Slide
Tab
The
slide
tab
SFP
module
has
a
tab
underneath
the
front
of
the
SFP
module
that
you
use
to
disengage
the
module
from
a
port.
Handling
Warnings
SFP
Modules
are
static
sensitive.
To
prevent
damage
from
electrostatic
discharge
(ESD),
it
is
recommended
to
attach
an
ESD
preventative
wrist
strap
to
your
wrist
and
to
a
bare
metal
surface
when
you
install
or
remove
an
SFP
Module.
Disconnect
all
optical
or
copper
cables
from
SFP
Modules
prior
to
installing
or
removing
the
SFP
Module.
Failure
to
do
so
could
result
in
damage
to
the
cable,
cable
connector
or
the
SFP
Module
itself.
Removing
and
inserting
an
SFP
Module
can
shorten
its
useful
life,
so
you
should
not
remove
and
insert
SFP
Modules
any
more
often
than
is
absolutely
necessary.
Protect
optical
SFP
modules
by
inserting
clean
dust
covers
into
them
after
the
cables
are
removed.
Be
sure
to
clean
the
optic
surfaces
of
the
fiber
cables
before
you
plug
them
back
into
the
optical
ports
of
another
SFP
module.
Avoid
getting
dust
and
other
contaminants
into
the
optical
ports
of
your
SFP
modules,
because
the
optics
will
not
work
correctly
when
obstructed
with
dust.
