Dell POWERVAULT MD3600F - Installing and Removing SFP Modules

32 Working With SFP Modules and Fiber Optic Cables
• You must install the SFP module into a port before you connect the fiber
optic cable.
• You must remove the fiber optic cable from the SFP module before you
remove the SFP module from the port.
CAUTION: When handling static-sensitive devices, take precautions to avoid
damaging the product from static electricity.
Installing and Removing SFP Modules
To install SFP modules:
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If all the FC IN ports have an SFP module installed, go to step 5.
2 Remove the SFP module from the static protective package.
3 Remove the protective cap from the SFP module and SFP port. Store the
protective caps for future use.
4 Insert the SFP module into the host port until it clicks into place.
5 Connect an FC cable. See "Installing and Removing Fibre Channel
Cables" on page 34.
Figure B-1. Installing and Removing an SFP Module
1 SFP transceiver 2 Fiber optic cable
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