Installing A 10-Gigabit Ethernet Xfp Transceiver Module - Cisco ASR 9000 Series Installation Manual
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Installing and Removing XFP Modules
It is strongly recommended that you do not install or remove the XFP module with fiber-optic cables
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attached to it because of the potential of damaging the cable, the cable connector, or the optical interfaces
in the XFP module. Disconnect all cables before removing or installing an XFP module.
Removing and inserting an XFP module can shorten its useful life, so you should not remove and insert
XFP modules any more often than is absolutely necessary.
Installing a 10-Gigabit Ethernet XFP Transceiver Module
The XFP transceiver is a static-sensitive device. Always use an ESD wrist strap or similar individual
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grounding device when handling XFP transceivers or coming into contact with system modules.
To install an XFP transceiver, follow these steps:
Remove the XFP transceiver from its protective packaging.
Step 1
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Check the label on the XFP transceiver body to verify that you have the correct model for your network.
Step 2
Position the XFP transceiver in front of the XFP socket opening on the module. Slide the XFP transceiver
Step 3
part of the way into the transceiver socket on the system module front panel.
Remove the optical bore dust plug from the XFP transceiver.
Step 4
Pivot the bale clasp up so that it is parallel with the transceiver body
Step 5
Continue sliding the XFP transceiver into the socket until the XFP transceiver is mated with the
Step 6
transceiver socket connector.
Latch the XFP transceiver in the transceiver socket by pivoting the bale clasp down so that the bale clasp
Step 7
is perpendicular to the transceiver body
If the latch is not fully engaged, you may accidentally disconnect the XFP transceiver.
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Do not remove the optical bore dust plug until directed to do so later in the procedure.
Chapter 2
Installing Line Cards in the Cisco ASR 9000 Series Router
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