User guide

SFP Transceiver Installation and Removal Small Form-Factor Pluggables (SFPs)
page 1-4 OmniSwitch 6250/6450 Transceivers Guide
SFP - Bail Wire
SFP - Ejector Button
To install, align the transceiver with the transceiver slot on the
NI module, as shown. Be sure that the bail wire delatch is in the
up, or closed position. Slide the transceiver straight into the slot
until the module clicks firmly into place.
SFP Transceiver
Network Interface (NI)
Module
To remove, you must first pull down on the bail
wire delatch. Grip the wire delatch while it is in this
open position and carefully pull the transceiver
straight out of the slot.
Bail Wire Delatch
Transceiver Slot
(Shown in open “removal” posi-
tion; when inserting, bail
delatch must be closed.)
To install, align the transceiver with the
transceiver slot on the NI module, as
shown. Carefully slide the transceiver
back until it clicks into place; this is an
indication that the connectors are firmly
seated.
SFP Transceiver
Network Interface (NI) Module
To remove, use the ejector tool (provided
with each switch chassis) to push the trans-
ceiver’s ejector button. The ejector button is
located just below the transceiver port; refer
to the diagram for more information. The
transceiver will disengage from the connec-
tors and eject slightly. Once disengaged, use
the clip end of the ejector tool to carefully
pull the transceiver straight out and away
from the NI module.
Dust Cover
Ejector
Transceiver Slot