Nortel Networks 1000BASE-SX - Manual (Page 38)

38 10 Gigabit small form factor pluggable transceivers
Step Action
1 Remove the XFP from its protective packaging.
2 Grasp the XFP between your thumb and forefinger.
3 Insert the XFP into the XFP slot on the module.
Apply a light pressure to the XFP until the device clicks and locks
into position in the module.
Figure 7
Installing an XFP
4 Remove the dust cover from the XFP optical bores and insert the
fiber optic cable.
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Procedure job aid: locking and extractor mechanisms
Depending on the transceiver manufacturer, your XFP transceiver can have
various types of locking/extractor mechanisms.
The following figure shows a typical bail-type mechanism used on XFP
transceivers. Pull the bail down to release the device.
Nortel Metro Ethernet Routing Switch 8600
Installation — SFP, XFP, GBIC, and OADM Hardware Components
NN46220-301 01.01 Standard
5.0 1 May 2008
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