Installation Instructions

Before you begin
Important:
Do not install an SFP+ transceiver in an SFP slot. The two transceivers look the same but
function differently.
• Verify that the SFP+ transceiver is the correct model for your network configuration.
• Before you install the optical connector, ensure it is clean.
Danger:
Risk of eye injury by laser
Fiber optic equipment can emit laser or infrared light that can injure your eyes. Never look into
an optical fiber or connector port. Always assume that fiber optic cables connect to a light
source.
Electrostatic alert:
Risk of equipment damage
To prevent damage from electrostatic discharge, always wear an antistatic wrist strap
connected to an ESD jack.
Warning:
Risk of equipment damage
Only trained personnel can install this product.
SFP+ transceivers are keyed to prevent incorrect insertion. If the SFP+ resists pressure, do not
force it; turn it over, and reinsert it.
About this task
Installing an SFP+ transceiver takes approximately 3 minutes.
Procedure
1. Remove the SFP+ transceiver from its protective packaging.
2. Grasp the SFP+ transceiver between your thumb and forefinger.
3. Insert the SFP+ transceiver into an SFP+ slot on the switch. To locate the SFP+ slots on
your VSP 4000 system, see
Port numbering on page 59.
Apply a light pressure to the SFP+ transceiver until the device clicks and locks into position.
4. Remove the dust cover from the SFP+ optical bores and insert the fiber optic cable.
Job aid
Depending on the transceiver manufacturer, the SFP+ transceiver uses bail-latch type of locking
and extractor mechanism.
The following figure shows typical mechanism used on SFP+ transceivers; other locking and
extractor mechanisms exist. SFP+ transceivers are similar to SFP transceivers in physical
SFP+ transceivers
February 2015 Installing Transceivers and Optical components on Avaya VSP 4000 35
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