Installing or Removing Cables into SFP Transceivers
Installing or Removing Cables into SFP Transceivers
Caution
To prevent damage to the fiber-optic cables, do not place more tension on them than the rated limit and do
not bend to a radius of less than 1 inch if there is no tension in the cable, or 2 inches if there is tension in the
cable.
Installing a Cable into an SFP Transceiver
Caution
To prevent possible damage to the cable or transceiver, install the transceiver in the port before installing the
cable in the transceiver.
Procedure
Step 1
Attach an ESD wrist strap and follow the instructions for its use.
Step 2
Remove the dust cover from the connector on the cable.
Step 3
Remove the dust cover from the cable end of the transceiver.
Step 4
Align the cable connector with the transceiver and insert the connector into the transceiver until it clicks into
place.
If the cable does not install easily, ensure that it is correctly positioned before continuing.
For instructions on verifying connectivity, see the Configuration Guide for the version of Cisco UCS Manager
that you are using. The configuration guides are available at this URL:
servers-unified-computing/ucs-manager/products-installation-and-configuration-guides-list.html
Removing a Cable from an SFP Transceiver
Caution
When pulling a cable from a transceiver, grip the body of the connector. Do not pull on the jacket sleeve,
because this action can compromise the fiber-optic termination in the connector.
Caution
If the cable cannot be easily removed, ensure that any latch present on the cable has been released before
continuing.
Procedure
Step 1
Attach an ESD wrist strap and follow the instructions for its use.
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