Installing An Sfp+ Transceiver; Removing An Sfp Transceiver - Cisco MDS 9396T Hardware Installation Manual

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Connecting the Cisco MDS 9396T Switch

Figure 12: SFP+ Transceiver with Mylar Tab Latch

Figure 13: SFP+ Transceiver with Bale-Clasp Latch

Installing an SFP+ Transceiver

To install an SFP+ transceiver, follow these steps:

Step 1

Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap and follow its instructions for use.

Step 2

Remove the dust plug from the switch port cage.

Step 3

Insert the transceiver into the port:

• If the transceiver has a mylar tab latch, orient the transceiver with the tab on the bottom, and then gently insert the

transceiver into the port until it clicks into place.

• If the transceiver has a bale-clasp latch, orient the transceiver with the bale clasp on the bottom, close the bale clasp

by pushing it up and over the transceiver, and then gently insert the transceiver into the port until it clicks into place.

Caution

The transceiver can only be inserted one way into the switch port. If the transceiver does not install easily,

ensure it is correctly oriented and the tab or clasp are in the correct position before continuing.

Step 4

Insert or leave the dust plug in the cable end of the transceiver if a cable is not being installed in the transceiver.

To remove an SFP transceiver, follow these steps:

Step 1

Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap and follow its instructions for use.

Step 2

Perform these steps if cable is installed in the transceiver:

1. Record the cable and port connections for later reference.

2. Press the release latch on the cable, grasp the connector near the connection point, and gently pull the connector from

the transceiver.

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Installing an SFP+ Transceiver

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