Connect Router to the Network
Figure 59: Removing the QSFP Transceiver Module
Step 4
Slide the transceiver out of the socket.
Step 5
Place the transceiver module into an antistatic bag.
Connect Interface Ports
You can connect optical interface ports on line cards with other devices for network connectivity.
Disconnect Optical Ports from the Network
When you need to remove fiber-optic transceivers, you must first remove the fiber-optic cables from the
transceiver before you remove the transceiver from the port.
Maintain Transceivers and Optical Cables
Refer to
processes for fiber optic connections.
Create the Initial Router Configuration
Assign an IP address to the router management interface to connect the router to the network.
When you initially power up the router, it boots up and displays a series of configuration-related questions.
You can use the default choices for each configuration except for the IP address, which you must provide.
Inspection and Cleaning Procedures for Fiber-Optic Connections
document for inspection and cleaning
Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8700 Series Routers
Connect Interface Ports
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