Installing and Removing SFP Modules
Align the SFP module in front of the slot opening.
Step 3
Insert the SFP module into the slot until you feel the connector on the module snap into place in the rear
Step 4
of the slot.
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For fiber-optic SFP modules, remove the dust plugs from the optical ports, and store them for later use.
Step 5
Do not remove the dust plugs from the fiber-optic SFP module port or the rubber caps from the
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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.
Insert the cable connector into the SFP module:
Step 6
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Removing SFP Modules from SFP Module Slots
To remove an SFP module from a module slot, follow these steps:
Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and to a bare metal surface on the chassis.
Step 1
Disconnect the cable from the SFP module.
Step 2
For reattachment, note which cable connector plug is send (TX) and which is receive (RX).
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For fiber-optic SFP modules, insert the LC or MT-RJ cable connector into the SFP module.
For copper SFP modules, insert the RJ-45 cable connector into the SFP module.
When connecting to 1000BASE-T SFP modules, be sure to use a twisted four-pair, Category 5
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