Installation Guide

Cisco 2-Channel SFP-Based Wavelength Converter Installation Note

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Installing the SFP Transceivers

Caution We strongly recommend that you do not install or remove the SFP transceiver module with fiber-optic

cables attached to it because of the potential damage to the cables, the cable connector, or the optical

interfaces in the SFP transceiver. Disconnect all cables before removing or installing an SFP transceiver.

Removing and installing an SFP transceiver can shorten its useful life. Do not remove and insert SFP

transceivers more often than is absolutely necessary.

Caution The SFP transceiver modules are static sensitive devices. Always use an ESD wrist strap or similar

individual grounding device when handling SFP transceivers or coming in contact with modules.

SFP transceiver modules can have three types of latching devices to secure an SFP transceiver in a port

socket:

• Figure 5 shows an SFP transceiver with a Mylar tab latch.

• Figure 6 shows an SFP transceiver with an actuator button latch.

• Figure 7 shows an SFP transceiver that has a bale-clasp latch.

Determine which type of latch your SFP transceiver uses before following the installation and removal

procedures.

Figure 5 SFP Transceiver Module with a Mylar Tab Latch

Figure 6 SFP Transceiver Module with an Actuator Button Latch

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