Caution

It is strongly recommended that you do not insert or extract fiber-optic SFP/SFP+ modules with cables attached because of the potential damage to the cables, the cable connector, or the optical interfaces in the SFP/SFP+ module. Disconnect all cables before extracting or inserting an SFP/SFP+ module.

Extracting and inserting an SFP/SFP+ module can shorten its useful life. Do not remove and insert SFP/SFP+ modules more often than is absolutely necessary.

Static electricity can damage electronic components. Wear a wrist strap grounded through one of the system's ESD ground jacks when servicing system components.

Start

  1. Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and to an ESD ground jack on the chassis.
  2. Disconnect the cable from the SFP/SFP+ module. For reattachment, note which cable connector is transmit (TX) and which is receive (RX).

  3. If the module has a bale actuator, pull the bale actuator out and down to release the latch, as shown in the following figure.

    Note

    If the bale clasp latch is obstructed and you cannot use your finger to open it, use a long, narrow instrument such as a small, flat-blade screwdriver to open the bale clasp latch.

        

  4. If the module has an MSA actuator tab, press the tab in to release the latch.
  5. Grasp the SFP/SFP+ module between your thumb and index finger, and carefully remove it from the module bay.
  6. Insert a dust plug into the optical ports of the SFP/SFP+ module, if applicable, to keep the optical interfaces clean.
  7. Place the removed SFP/SFP+ module in an antistatic bag or other protective environment.


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