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Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Hardware Installation and Reference Guide
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Chapter 9 Replacement Procedures
Replacing an I/O Module
• For the 48-port 1-Gigabit Ethernet types of I/O modules (N7K-M148GS-11 and
N7K-M148GS-11L) and the 48-port 1- and 10-Gigabit Ethernet I/O module (N7K-F248XP-25),
remove the fiber-optic cables and then remove the SFP transceivers.
• For the 32-port 10-Gigabit Ethernet types of I/O modules (N7K-M132XP-12, N7K-M132XP-12L,
and N7K-F132XP-15), remove the fiber-optic cables and then remove the SFP+ transceivers.
• For the 8-port 10-Gigabit Ethernet I/O module (N7K-M108X2-12L), remove the fiber-optic cables
and then remove the X2 transceivers.
Note To prevent contaminants from entering the fiber-optic lines or transceivers, cover the fiber-optic
openings with a plug.
Warning
Invisible laser radiation may be omitted from disconnected fibers or connectors. Do not stare into
beams or view directly with optical instruments.
Statement 1051
Step 4 Loosen the two captive screws identified in View A of Figure 9-10.
Figure 9-10 Unseating an I/O Module