Connecting the Switch to the ACI Fabric
Step 2
Use the wide side of the optics extraction tool to release the bale latch (see the following image).
Step 3
Use the narrow end of the optics extraction tool to carefully remove the transceiver module (see the following
image).
Step 4
Place the transceiver module in an antistatic bag or other protective environment.
Maintaining Transceivers and Optical Cables
Transceivers and fiber-optic cables must be kept clean and dust free to maintain high signal accuracy and
prevent damage to the connectors. Contamination increases attenuation (loss of light) and should be below
0.35 dB.
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