User manual

Removing an XFP 39

WARNING

Risk of eye injury by laser

Fiber optic equipment can emit laser or infrared light that can

injure your eyes. Never look into an optical ﬁber or connector port.

Always assume that ﬁber optic cables are connected to a light

source.

Procedure steps

Step Action

1 Disconnect the network ﬁber cable from the XFP connector.

Afﬁx a dust cover over the optical connector.

Pull the bail mechanism on the XFP to release the XFP.

Slide the XFP out of the module XFP slot.

If the XFP does not slide easily from the module slot, use a gentle

side-to-side rocking motion while ﬁrmly pulling the XFP from the slot.

Replace the port dust cover or EMI plug in the module.

Store the XFP in a safe place until needed.

ATTENTION

If you discard the XFP, be sure to dispose of it according to all national

laws and regulations.

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Nortel Metro Ethernet Routing Switch 8600

Installation — SFP, XFP, and GBIC Hardware Components

NN46220-301 02.04 Standard

4.2 14 February 2008