Installation Instructions

Important:
Do not let the IPA evaporate; wipe it dry immediately. Alcohols can leave a
residue that is difficult to remove.
5. Blow dry the connector surfaces with canned air.
6. Inspect the connector to ensure it is clean and undamaged.
7. Using care to not touch the clean ferrules, gently push the shroud back onto the
connector until it seats and locks in place.
Cleaning receptacles
Clean connector receptacles or ports so that the optical signal is minimally attenuated by the
connection.
Prerequisites
• an optical-grade isopropyl alcohol (IPA) (98% or more pure).
• cleaning swabs (also called cleaning sticks or wands).
• a high-quality canned compressed air with extension tube.
Compressed air must be free of dust, water, and oil, or filmy deposits or scratches on the
surface of the connector can result.
Warning:
Risk of equipment damage
To avoid contamination, optical ports must only be cleaned when there is evidence of
contamination or reduced performance, or during their initial installation.
To prevent oil contamination of connectors, use only high-quality canned compressed air.
Do not allow the air extension tube to touch the bottom of the optical port.
Procedure steps
1. Remove dust or debris by blowing canned air into the optical port of the device using
the canned air extension tube.
2. Clean the optical port by inserting a wand moistened with alcohol into the receptacle
and rotating it.
Each cleaning wand must only be used to clean one optical port.
Safety and equipment care information
24 Installation — SFP and SFP+ transceivers January 2014
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