53-1001805-01 January 31, 2010 SFP, SFP+, and XFP Optical Transceiver Replacement Procedure 53-1001805-01 *53-1001805-01*
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In this guide • Installing an SFP, SFP+, or XFP Optical Transceiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • Time required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • Items required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • Removing a transceiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • Replacing a transceiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing a transceiver 1. Remove any cables that are inserted into the transceiver. Use the extraction tool to open the cable latching mechanism. 2. Pull the bail (wire handle) away from its pivot point and out, sliding the transceiver out of the switch or blade (Figure 2). ! 1 1 SFP/XFP bail FIGURE 2 Installing an optical transceiver in the upper row of port slots Replacing a transceiver 1. Position the optical transceiver so that the key is oriented correctly to the port.
