Installing SFP+ and SFP Optical Cables
To prevent damage to an optical cable and transceiver, disconnect cables before installing or removing
transceivers.
Note
Step 1
Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap and follow its instructions for use.
Step 2
Remove the dust cover from the connector on the cable.
Step 3
Remove the dust cover from the cable end of the transceiver.
Step 4
Align the cable connector with the transceiver and insert the connector into the transceiver until it clicks into place.
If the cable does not install easily, ensure that it is correctly positioned before continuing.
Caution
If you cannot install the cable into the transceiver, insert or leave the dust plug in the cable end of the transceiver.
Note
For instructions on verifying connectivity, see the appropriate Cisco Nexus 9000 Series configuration guide.
Installing QSFP+ Transceivers
The QSFP+ transceiver module can have either a bail-clasp latch or a pull-tab latch.
The QSFP+ transceiver module is a static-sensitive device. Always use an ESD wrist strap or similar
individual grounding device when handling QSFP+ transceiver modules or coming into contact with
system modules.
Caution
Step 1
Attach an ESD wrist strap to yourself and a properly grounded point on the chassis or the rack. Follow its instructions
for use.
Step 2
Remove the QSFP+ transceiver module from its protective packaging.
Step 3
Remove the dust cover from the port end of the transceiver.
Step 4
Check the label on the QSFP+ transceiver module body to verify that you have the correct model for your network.
Step 5
For optical QSFP+ transceivers, remove the optical bore dust plug and set it aside.
Step 6
For transceivers equipped with a bail-clasp latch, do the following:
a) Keep the bail-clasp aligned in a vertical position.
b) Align the QSFP+ transceiver in front of the module's transceiver socket opening and carefully slide the QSFP+
transceiver into the socket until the transceiver makes contact with the socket electrical connector.
You can install a QSFP+-to-SFP+ breakout cable in ports 1 to 12 and ports 15 to 26.
Step 7
For QSFP+ transceivers equipped with a pull-tab, do the following:
a) Hold the transceiver so that the identifier label is on the top.
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