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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 SFP or 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 or SFP+ transceiver
• Optical transceiver extraction tool
Most Brocade switches and backbones come with a transceiver extraction tool ( Figure 20 ) and
holster. The extraction tool is designed to remove transceivers from modules where the space is
limited.
FIGURE 20 Optical transceiver extraction tool
Removing a transceiver
For the following procedure, refer to Figure 21 .
Complete the following steps to remove an SFP or SFP+ transceiver.