Connecting To Sfp Modules; Connecting To Fiber-Optic Sfp Modules - Cisco NCS 4201 Hardware Installation Manual

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Connecting to SFP Modules

Figure 29: Removing a SFP Module without Bale-Clasp Latch From Cisco NCS 4201

Step 4

Grasp the SFP module between your thumb and index finger, and carefully remove it from the module slot.

Step 5

For fiber-optic SFP modules, insert a dust plug into the optical ports of the SFP module to keep the optical interfaces

clean.

Step 6

Place the removed SFP module in an antistatic bag or other protective environment.

Connecting to SFP Modules

This section describes how to connect to SFP modules. For instructions on how to connect to fiber-optic SFP

modules, see the

For instructions about how to install or remove an SFP module, see the

section.

Follow these steps to connect a fiber-optic cable to an SFP module:

Warning

Class 1 laser product. Statement 1008

Caution

Do not remove the rubber plugs from the SFP module port or the rubber caps from the fiber-optic cable until

you are ready to connect the cable. The plugs and caps protect the SFP module ports and cables from

contamination and ambient light.

Step 1

Remove the rubber plugs from the module port and fiber-optic cable, and store them for future use.

Step 2

Insert one end of the fiber-optic cable into the SFP module port.

Step 3

Insert the other cable end into a fiber-optic connector on a target device.

Step 4

Observe the port status LED.

The LED turns green when the chassis and the target device have an established link.

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