Installing and Removing SFPs
108 7705 SAR-M Chassis Installation Guide
Installing and Removing SFPs
The 7705 SAR-M has four ports that support small form-factor pluggable (SFP) devices for 
Ethernet connections.
Warnings and Notes 
Danger: 
• Invisible laser radiation can be emitted from the aperture of Ethernet ports 1 through 4 
or from an installed SFP module when no cable is connected. Avoid exposure and do 
not stare into open apertures.
• Always assume that fiber-optic cables are connected to a light source.
• Only trained and qualified personnel should install or replace this equipment.
Warning: 
• Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage can occur if electronic components are 
mishandled. Always wear an ESD-preventive wrist or ankle strap and always connect 
an ESD strap to a nearby ground point that is connected to the site grounding point 
when working on the 7705 SAR-M. Typical ground points include the ground connection 
point on the 7705 SAR-M left-hand side mounting bracket (but only after the
7705 SAR-M is installed and the chassis ground wire has been connected), the 
grounding stud on the 7705 SAR-M right-hand side mounting bracket, or a properly 
grounded rack or work bench.
• Always place components on an anti-static surface.
• Use only approved small form-factor pluggable (SFP) fiber-optic devices in a 
7705 SAR-M.
• Before using the optics on the 7705 SAR-M, verify that the optical path is in compliance 
with the parameters of the optical components. In particular, pay close attention to any 
minimum attenuation requirements for the optics. If minimum attenuation requirements 
are not met, the optical receiver components may be permanently damaged. Contact 
the appropriate technical support center for assistance and further information about 
your Alcatel-Lucent products.
• Ensure that the ports on an SFP are protected by an SFP protective plug when you 
install or remove an optical SFP. Only remove the plug when you are ready to install an 
optical cable.
• Ensure that the connector on the fiber cable is protected by a dust cover until you are 
ready to attach the cable to an SFP. 
• Always replace the dust cover on the connector of a fiber cable when the cable is 
disconnected from an SFP.
• Avoid bending fiber-optic cable beyond its minimum bend radius. Do not exceed the 
recommended 1.2 in. (3.0 cm) for fiber-optic cables.