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Switch Installation
Installing a mini-GBIC, SFP+ or XFP transceiver
1. Remove the dust cap and save it for future use.
2. Install the transceiver with the label side up. Ensure the latch is closed and the transceiver
is fully seated.
Figure 8. Inserting a transceiver
Removing a mini-GBIC
Note Removing and installing a transceiver can shorten the useful life. Do not remove and insert
transceivers more often than is necessary.
1. Disconnect all cables.
2. Open the latch and remove the transceiver.
Figure 9. Removing a transceiver
3. Install dust plugs on the transceiver and rubber plugs on the fiber-optic cable.
Caution Be sure to install the dust plugs on the fiber-optic transceiver and the rubber plugs on the fiber-
optic cable. The plugs and caps protect the transceiver ports and cables from contamination
and ambient light.
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