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Installing transceivers and attaching cables
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Installing transceivers and attaching cables
The following two sets of steps cover the installation of transceivers and cables for most SFP and
for QSFP transceivers.
CAUTION
Before plugging a cable to any port, be sure to discharge any static charge stored on the cable by
touching the electrical contacts to a grounded surface.
Installing SFP and SFP+ transceivers and cables
Complete the following steps to install optical SFP and SFP+ transceivers.
1. Add the transceivers and cables to the line card ports.
Position one of the optical transceivers so that the key is oriented correctly to the port. Insert
the transceiver into the port until it is firmly seated and the latching mechanism clicks.
Transceivers are keyed so that they can only be inserted with the correct orientation. If a
transceiver does not slide in easily, ensure that it is correctly oriented.
2. Position a cable so that the key (the ridge on one side of the cable connector) is aligned with
the slot in the transceiver. Insert the cable into the transceiver until the latching mechanism
clicks.
Cables are keyed so that they can be inserted in only one way. If a cable does not slide in
easily, ensure that it is correctly oriented.
3. Repeat step 1 and step 2 for the remaining ports.
4. If you are using direct-attach cables, you can insert them at this time.
5. Organize the cables. Refer to “Managing cables.”
6. Verify the Brocade VDX 8770-8 port status using the show interface command.
7. Verify fabric connectivity using the show fabric all command.
Installing QSFP transceivers and cables
Complete the following steps to install the QSFP transceivers and cables in the 12x40 GbE and
27x40 GbE line cards.
Because each QSFP transceiver consists of four 10 GbE ports, be aware that any problems with
one port could affect all four ports in the quad.
1. Position one of the QSFP transceivers so that the key is oriented correctly to the port.
2. Grasping the edges of the transceiver, insert the it into the port until it is firmly seated. You can
feel a small click when it completely seats. If your transceiver has a bail, pull the bail up until it
latches in the closed position.
Transceivers are keyed so that they can only be inserted with the correct orientation. If a
transceiver does not slide in easily, ensure that it is correctly oriented.
When the transceiver is correctly seated, the status LED will turn solid amber.