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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.
Removing and replacing a QSFP optical transceiver
Use this procedure to remove and replace QSFP transceivers supported on the FC16-64 port blades
and core switch blades. Do not use the extraction tool to remove the QSFP transceivers. Follow these
guidelines while removing and replacing QSFP transceivers:
• The QSFP transceivers are used only with the FC16-64 port blades and core switch blades.
However, the part numbers of QSFP transceivers supported on FC16-64 port blade and the core
blades are not the same and are not interchangeable.
Qualified transceivers for FC16-64 port blade and the core blades TABLE 12
Brocade part
number Part type Cable length Port speeds Supported blades
57-1000294-01
QSFP transceiver 100 m OM4 Auto-negotiable 4-, 8-,
and 16-Gbps
FC16-64
57-1000267-01
QSFP transceiver 100 m OM4 Only fixed 16-Gbps
CR16-4/8
57-0000090-01
QSFP transceiver 50 m OM3
• It is recommended that the optical cable should be either removed from or inserted into the QSFP
while the transceiver is out of the blade due to the port density.
• QSFP optical transceivers should not be inserted into ports intended for SFP+ or mSFP transceivers.
They will be faulted on power-up.
• Cables for QSFP transceivers should not be used with standard SFP+ or mSFP transceivers.
• The pull tabs are not designed to be bent. Doing so may result in damage to the pull tab.
Removing a QSFP transceiver
Complete the following steps to remove a QSFP cable.
1. Grasp the rubber housing on the end of the cable and pull it straight out of the QSFP transceiver.
2. If the QSFP transceiver also needs to be replaced, remove the QSFP transceiver by rotating the bail
down and using the bail to pull the transceiver out of the connector on the blade.
3. Repeat for each cable that requires replacement.
FIGURE 33 QSFP transceiver (bail open)
1. QSFP transceiver
2. Bail
Removing and replacing a QSFP optical transceiver
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