Installing and Removing XENPAK Modules
Installing a XENPAK Module
Figure 2-50
We strongly recommend that you do not install or remove fiber-optic XENPAK modules with cables
Caution
attached because of the potential damage to the cables, the cable connector, or the optical interfaces in
the XENPAK module. Disconnect all cables before removing or installing the XENPAK module.
Do not remove the dust plugs from the fiber-optic XENPAK module or the rubber caps from the
Caution
fiber-optic cable until you are ready to connect the cable. The plugs and caps protect the XENPAK
module ports and cables from contamination and ambient light.
Figure 2-50
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To insert a XENPAK module, follow these steps:
Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and to a bare metal surface on the chassis.
Step 1
Remove the two Phillips-head retaining screws from the XENPAK module slot cover, and store them
Step 2
for later use.
Remove the cover, as shown in
Step 3
Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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shows a XENPAK module.
XENPAK Module
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4
T X
R X
1
Captive installation screw
Optical bore dust plug
3
Sending optical bore
4
Receiving optical bore
Figure
2-51.
Chapter 2
Switch Installation
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