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SFP+ transceiver removal and replacement
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SFP+ transceiver removal and replacement
Use the following procedure to remove and replace an 8 Gbps, 10 Gbps, or 16 Gbps SFP+
transceiver.
DANGER
All fiber-optic interfaces use Class 1 lasers.
DANGER
Laser radiation. Do not view directly with optical instruments. Class 1 laser products.
Time and items required
The replacement procedure for one transceiver takes less than five minutes.
You should have the following items available:
• Replacement SFP+ transceiver
• Optical transceiver extraction tool (for 8 or 10 Gbps transceiver only)
Most Brocade switches and backbones come with a transceiver extraction tool ( Figure 13 ) and
holster. The extraction tool is designed to remove transceivers from modules where the space is
limited.
FIGURE 13 Optical transceiver extraction tool
Removing an SFP+ transceiver
For the following procedure refer to Figure 14 and Figure 15 .
Complete the following steps to remove an SFP+ transceiver.