Deployment Guide

CAUTION: Touching the end of a fiber-optic cable damages the cable. Whenever a fiber-optic cable is not

connected, replace the protective covers on the ends of the cable.

4. Insert the fiber-optic cable into the transceiver module until the latching mechanism clicks.

5. Insert the other end of the fiber-optic cable into the SFP+ transceiver module of a Fibre Channel switch.

Remove an SFP+ Transceiver Module

Complete the following steps to remove an SFP+ transceiver module from a 16 Gb FC storage controller.

Prerequisites

Use failover testing to make sure that the connection between host servers and the Storage Center remains up if the port is

disconnected.

About this task

Read the following cautions and information before beginning removal or replacement procedures.

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 in this document.

• Do not stare into the laser beam.

CAUTION: Transceiver modules can be damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD). To prevent ESD damage to the

transceiver module, take the following precautions:

• Wear an antistatic discharge strap while handling modules.

• Place modules in antistatic packing material when transporting or storing them.

Steps

1. Remove the fiber-optic cable that is inserted into the transceiver.

a. Make certain the fiber-optic cable is labeled before removing it.

b. Press the release clip on the bottom of the cable connector to remove the fiber-optic cable from the transceiver.

CAUTION: Touching the end of a fiber-optic cable damages the cable. Whenever a fiber-optic cable is not

connected, replace the protective covers on the ends of the cables.

2. Open the transceiver module latching mechanism.

3. Grasp the bail clasp latch on the transceiver module and pull the latch out and down to eject the transceiver module from the

socket.

4. Slide the transceiver module out of the port.

Figure 37. Remove the SFP+ Transceiver Module

SFP+ transceiver module 2. Fiber-optic cable connector

Connect the Front-End Cabling