Specifications

Operation and Management

66 MSA1000 Reference Guide

Replacing the 2-Gb Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) Transceiver

If a transceiver fails, follow this procedure to replace it. It is not necessary to

power down the system.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from laser radiation or damage to the

equipment, observe the following precautions:

■ Do not open any panels, operate controls, make adjustments, or perform

procedures to a laser device other than those specified herein.

■ Do not stare into laser beam when panels are open.

1. Pull the transceiver out of the device by pulling up and out on the plastic tab.

2. Press the release clip on the bottom of the cable connector 2 to remove the

Fibre Channel cable from the back of the failed transceiver 3.

Figure 30: Removing the failed SFP

3. Replace the protective covers on the cable and insert the dust plug covers into

the transceiver cage.

4. To insert a new SFP, reverse steps 1 through 3.

Caution: To reduce the risk of damage to the equipment, do not use excessive

force when inserting the transceiver.