Replacing a Fiber-Optic Transceiver
You can replace a fiber-optic SFP, SFP+, or QSFP+ transceiver while the device is powered on and running.
While replacing a fiber-optic module, be sure to wear an ESD wrist strap with a plug that can be inserted in the ESD connector on the device.
Danger: For
safety reasons, the ESD wrist strap should contain a series 1 megohm resistor.
To replace a transceiver in an SFP, SFP+, or QSFP+ slot, complete the following steps.
- Put on the ESD wrist strap and ground yourself by attaching the clip end to a metal surface (such as an equipment rack).
- Disconnect the fiber cable connector from the port connector.
- Unlock the transceiver by pulling the bail latch forward, away from the front of
the slot.
Note: On 1000Base-SX ports, the bail latch is enclosed in a black sleeve, and on 1000Base-LX ports, the bail latch is enclosed in a blue sleeve.Note: The bail latch may be attached to either the top or the bottom of the SFP, SFP+, QSFP+, SFP28, or QSFP28 transceiver.
- Grasp the bail latch and pull the fiber-optic transceiver out of the port.
- Store the copper or fiber-optic transceiver in a safe, static-free place or in an anti-static bag.
- Install the new module into the slot.