16 IBM Flex System FC5022 16Gb SAN Scalable Switch User’s Guide
Installing and removing an SFP+ transceiver
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Installing and removing an SFP+ transceiver
The IBM Flex System FC5022 16Gb SAN Scalable Switch supports both 16-Gbps and 8-Gbps FC
SFP+ transceivers. An SFP+ transceiver is a laser product that converts electrical signals to optical
signals. Only Brocade-branded SFP+ transceivers are supported. See
Figure 4.
FIGURE 4 SFP+ transceiver
The hardware illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your actual hardware.
Handling an SFP+ transceiver
NOTES: Before installing an SFP+ transceiver, be aware of the following information:
• The housing on the SFP+ transceiver includes an integral guide key that is designed to prevent
you from inserting the transceiver incorrectly.
• Use minimal pressure when you insert the SFP+ transceiver into the port. Forcing the
transceiver into the port can cause damage to the transceiver or the switch port.
• You can insert or remove the SFP+ transceiver while the chassis is powered on.
• You must first insert the SFP+ transceiver into the port before connecting the cables.
• You must remove the cable from the SFP+ transceiver before you remove the SFP+ transceiver
from the switch.
To avoid damage to the fiber-optic cables, follow these guidelines:
• Do not route the cable along a folding cable-management arm.
• When you attach the cable to a device on slide rails, leave enough slack in the cable so that it
does not bend to a radius of less than 38 mm (1.5 in.) when the device is extended, or become
pinched when the device is retracted.
• Route the cable away from places where it can be snagged by other devices in the rack.
• Do not overtighten the cable straps or bend the cables to a radius of less than 38 mm (1.5 in.).
• Do not put excess weight on the cable at the connection point. Make sure the cable is well
supported.
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