Installing Devices in the 10-Gigabit Ethernet Slot
Verify the correct orientation of your module before inserting it into the slot. Incorrect insertion can
Caution
damage the module.
Slide the transceiver module into the opening until the back of the module faceplate is flush with the
Step 5
switch module faceplate.
Figure 2-7
Removing a Module
To remove an X2 transceiver module, follow these steps:
Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and to a bare metal surface.
Step 1
Disconnect the cables from the module. For fiber-optic modules, install the optical bore dust plugs.
Step 2
Carefully pull on the X2 module sleeve to disengage it from the slot. Grasp the edges of the module, and
Step 3
carefully slide it out of the slot.
Reinstall a replacement module or the module slot cover in the 10-Gigabit Ethernet slot.
Step 4
Place the module in an antistatic bag or other protective environment.
Step 5
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