Lantronix
TN-SFP-xx25G-xR-S Series User Guide
33815 Rev. C
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Removing an SFP Module
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.
Note
: Do not remove and
replace the SFP modules more often than necessary; excessive SFP removing and replacing can shorten the
SFPs useful life.
1. Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and to the ESD ground connector or a bare metal surface
on your chassis.
2. For future reattachment of fiber-optic cables, note which connector plug is send (TX) and which is receive
(RX).
3. Remove the SFP transceiver module:
a.
If the SFP transceiver module has an
actuator
button
latch
, gently press the actuator button on the front
of the SFP transceiver module until it clicks, and the latch mechanism releases the SFP transceiver module
from the socket connector. Grasp the actuator button between your thumb and index finger, and carefully pull
the SFP transceiver module straight out of the module slot.
b.
If the SFP transceiver module has a
bail
clasp
latch
, pull the latch out and down to eject the SFP
transceiver module from the socket connector. If the bail clasp latch is obstructed and you cannot use your
index finger to open it, use a small, flat-blade screwdriver or other long, narrow instrument to open the bail
clasp latch. Grasp the SFP transceiver module between your thumb and index finger, and carefully remove it
from the socket.
4. Replace the Dust Plug.
5. Place the removed SFP/SFP+ transceiver module in an antistatic bag or other protective package.
