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Connecting Destination Ports
Figure 2-34
Removing a Bale-Clasp Latch SFP Transceiver Using a Flat-Blade Screwdriver
Step 5
Grasp the SFP transceiver between your thumb and index finger, and carefully remove it from the
module port.
Step 6
Place the removed SFP transceiver in an antistatic bag or other protective environment.
Connecting to SFP Transceivers
This section describes how to connect to a fiber-optic SFP port. To connect to an RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet
port instead of a fiber-optic port, see the
“Connecting to a Dual-Purpose Port” section on page 2-45
For instructions on how to install or remove an SFP transceiver, see the
Transceivers” section on page 2-41
Follow these steps to connect a fiber-optic cable to an SFP transceiver:
Warning
Class 1 laser product. Statement 1008
Caution
Do not remove the rubber plugs from the SFP transceiver port or the rubber caps from the fiber-optic
cable until you are ready to connect the cable. The plugs and caps protect the SFP transceiver optical
bores and cables from contamination.
Before connecting to the SFP module, be sure that you understand the port and cabling stipulations in
the
“Preparing for Installation” section on page 2-1
Appendix C, “Cable and Connectors,”
for
information about the LC on the SFP transceiver.
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