• Do not remove the dust plugs from the SFP and SFP+ modules or the rubber caps from the fiber-optic
cable until you are ready to connect the cable. The plugs and caps protect the module ports and cables
from contamination and ambient light.
• Removing and installing an SFP and SFP+ module can shorten its useful life. Do not remove and insert
any SFP/SFP+ module more often than is necessary.
• To prevent ESD damage, follow your normal board and component handling procedures when connecting
cables to the switch and other devices.
• When you insert several SFP and SFP+ modules in multiple ports, wait for 5 seconds between inserting
each SFP/SFP+. This will prevent the ports from going into error disabled mode. Similarly, when you
remove an SFP and SFP+ from a port, wait for 5 seconds before reinserting it.
Step 1 Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and to an earth ground surface.
Step 2 Find the send (TX) and receive (RX) markings that identify the top of the SFP/SFP+ module.
On some SFP/SFP+ modules, the send and receive (TX and RX) markings might be shown by arrows that show the
direction of the connection.
Step 3 If the SFP/SFP+ module has a bale-clasp latch, move it to the open, unlocked position.
Step 4 Align the module in front of the slot opening, and push until you feel the connector snap into place.
Step 5 If the module has a bale-clasp latch, close it to lock the SFP/SFP+ module in place.
Step 6 Remove the SFP and SFP+ dust plugs and save.
Step 7 Connect the SFP and SFP+ cables.
Laser Safety Guidelines
Optical Small-Form Pluggable (SFPs) use a small laser to generate the fiber-optic signal. Keep the optical
transmit and receive ports covered whenever a cable is not connected to the port.
Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from disconnected fibers or connectors. Do not stare into beams
or view directly with optical instruments. Statement 1051
Warning
Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations.
Statement 1040
Warning
Pluggable optical modules comply with IEC 60825-1 Ed. 3 and 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 with or
without exception for conformance with IEC 60825-1 Ed. 3 as described in Laser Notice No. 56, dated
May 8, 2019. Statement 1255.
Warning
To install an SFP module in your device, perform these steps:
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