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Transceiver removal and replacement
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FIGURE 29 Optical transceiver with bail open
Replacing an SFP+ transceiver
Complete the following steps to replace an SFP+ transceiver.
1. Making sure that the bail (wire handle) is in the unlocked position, position the optical
transceiver 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; then close the bail.
The 16 Gbps SFP+ transceivers do not have bails. Use the tab on the 16 Gbps SFP+
transceivers to help gently push the transceiver into the port. Do not push so hard as to bend
the tab.
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. Do not insert a cable intended for an mSFP
transceiver into a regular SFP+ transceiver. You may damage the cable. Do not force a
standard SFP cable into an mSFP transceiver. You may damage the transceiver.
Removing and replacing an mSFP optical transceiver
Use this procedure to remove and replace mSFP transceivers. Do not use the extraction tool to
remove the transceivers.
NOTE
The mSFP transceivers are used only with the FC8-64 port blade. Narrower OM-3 LC cables are used
to connect the FC8-64.
NOTE
It is recommended that the optical cable should be either removed from or inserted into the mSFP
while the transceiver is out of the blade due to the port density.
ATTENTION
mSFP optical transceivers should not be inserted into ports intended for SFP+ transceivers. They will
be faulted on power-up For Fabric OS 6.4.0 and later.
NOTE
Cables for mSFP transceivers should not be used with standard SFP+ transceivers.
1 Bail