Datasheet

Cisco SFP and SFP+ Transceiver Module Installation Notes

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Installing SFP and SFP+ Transceiver Modules

SFP transceiver modules can have three types of latching devices to secure an SFP transceiver module

in a port socket:

• Figure 4 shows an SFP transceiver module with a Mylar tab latch.

• Figure 5 shows an SFP transceiver module with an actuator button latch.

• Figure 6 shows an SFP transceiver module that has a bail clasp latch.

• Figure 7 shows an SFP+ transceiver module that has a bail clasp latch.

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

removal procedures.

Caution Do not install or remove the SFP transceiver module with fiber-optic cables still attached to it. Doing so

may damage cables, cable connectors, or the optical interfaces and may interfere with the SFP

transceiver module latching properly into its socket connector. Disconnect all cables before removing or

installing an SFP transceiver module.

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

SFP transceiver modules 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 transceiver modules or coming in contact with modules.

Figure 4 SFP Transceiver Module with a Mylar Tab Latch

Figure 5 SFP Transceiver Module with an Actuator Button Latch

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