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SFP+ transceiver removal and replacement
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SFP+ transceiver removal and replacement
Use the following procedure to remove and replace an 8 Gbps, 10 Gbps, or 16 Gbps SFP+
transceiver.
DANGER
All fiber-optic interfaces use Class 1 lasers.
DANGER
Laser radiation. Do not view directly with optical instruments. Class 1 laser products.
Time and items required
The replacement procedure for one transceiver takes less than five minutes.
You should have the following items available:
• Replacement SFP+ transceiver
• Optical transceiver extraction tool (for 8 or 10 Gbps transceiver only)
Most Brocade switches and backbones come with a transceiver extraction tool (Figure 12) and
holster. The extraction tool is designed to remove transceivers from modules where the space is
limited.
FIGURE 12 Optical transceiver extraction tool
Removing an SFP+ transceiver
For the following procedure refer to Figure 13 and Figure 14.
Complete the following steps to remove an SFP+ transceiver.