Installation Instructions

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 are connected to a light
source.
Electrostatic alert:
ESD can damage electronic circuits. Do not touch electronic hardware unless you wear a
grounding wrist strap or other static-dissipating device.
Warning:
Risk of equipment damage
Transceivers are keyed to prevent incorrect insertion. If the transceiver resists pressure, do not
force it; turn it over, and reinsert it.
Warning:
Risk of equipment damage
Only trained personnel can install this product.
About this task
Installing a transceiver takes approximately 3 minutes.
Procedure
1. Remove the transceiver from its protective packaging.
2. Grasp the transceiver between your thumb and forefinger.
3. Insert the device into the port on the module.
Apply a light pressure to the transceiver until the device clicks and locks into position in the
port.
4. Remove the dust cover from the transceiver optical bores, and insert the fiber optic cable.
Job aid
Avaya uses the QSFP28 transceiver with the pull-tab type of locking and extractor mechanism.
The following figure shows transceiver with a bore plug installed. Pull the tab to release the device.
QSFP28 transceivers
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