Removing and Installing SFP Transceivers
Step 1
Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap and follow its instructions for use.
Step 2
Press the release latch on the cable, grasp the connector near the connection point, and gently pull the connector from
the transceiver.
Step 3
Insert a dust plug into the cable-end of the transceiver.
Step 4
Insert a dust cover into the end of the cable.
Removing and Installing SFP Transceivers
Warning
Removing and installing an SFP transceiver can shorten its useful life. Do not remove and insert SFP
transceivers more often than is absolutely necessary. We recommend that you disconnect the cables before
installing or removing SFP transceivers to prevent damage to the cable or transceiver.
Note
Use only Cisco SFP transceivers on the Cisco MDS 9132T switch. Each Cisco SFP transceiver is encoded
with model information that enables the switch to verify that the SFP transceiver meets the requirements for
the switch.
The Cisco MDS 9132T switch supports SFP transceivers with the following types of latching devices:
• Mylar tab latch
• 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.
Caution
If the transceiver does not install easily, ensure that it is correctly oriented and the tab or clasp are in the correct
position before continuing.
Step 2
Remove the dust plug from the switch-port cage.
Step 3
Remove the dust cover from the port-end of the transceiver.
Step 4
Insert the transceiver into the port.
Step 5
Insert or leave the dust plug in the cable-end of the transceiver if a cable is not being installed in the transceiver.
Removing an SFP Transceiver
To remove an SFP transceiver, follow these steps:
Connecting the Cisco MDS 9132T Switch
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Connecting the Cisco MDS 9132T Switch