7210 SAS-D Installation Guide Page 49
Installation Preparation
Clean the connector before inserting it to prevent transfer of small particles and contamination of 
the transceiver. Do not interchange SFPs from one port to another without first cleaning the 
connectors. 
To clean the connector, you can either:
• Wipe the side and end of the ferrule with a lint-free alcohol-dampened cloth.
• Blow dry the ferrule with compressed air and inspect for lint. Do not insert the compressed 
air nozzle into the receptacle when blowing out. 
Locking Mechanisms
Alcatel-Lucent SFPs can use different lock and release methods. Possible lock and release 
mechanisms include:
• Locking handle—A locking handle (lever) in the front of the SFP that you gently raise or 
lower to insert or remove from the port.
• Bail—A bar or wire latch in the front of the SFP that you pull down and outward to release 
the module.
• Tabs on the sides of the SFP that you press inward.