4. Slide the SPF gently into the slot.
Please note: if the SFP is upside down, then it will not glide in easily.
The SFP module must slide in smoothly without force. When done correctly, the contacts of the SFP glide into
the contacts of the device. At this moment, press firmly until the module locks into position (you will hear a
click).
5. Check that the SFP is locked by pulling on it without lifting the extraction lever.
If the module cannot be removed, it is installed correctly.
If the module can be removed, then check its orientation: perhaps the SFP is inserted upside down. Repeat step
4 until the module is securely latched into the SFP cage.
6. After inserting an optical transceiver, take care to immediately connect the optical cable or fit a dust
cap.
When connecting a cable, make sure that the cable connector locks into position correctly (you will hear a
click).
Instructions (for removal)
SFP modules must only be removed when there is no cable connected.
1. Disconnect the cable from the SFP module.
We recommend that you label the cable before it is disconnected (for easy reconnection to the correct port at a
later time).
As before, watch out for locks on the cable connector, and unlock these to release the cable. In some cases,
this must be done while pulling the cable out of the SFP.
You must take care to prevent electrostatic discharge to the SFP module. This can be done by grounding
yourself and taking ESD measures. Do not touch the contacts of the SFP.
When disconnecting the cable from an optical transceiver, take care to cover the unplugged optical cable with a
dust cap.
2. Before removing the SFP, flip the extraction lever (at the front) down. Then use the lever to pull out the
SFP.
3. Pull firmly until the contacts of the SFP glide out of the contacts of the device.
From this point onwards, the SFP must slide out smoothly without force.
4. After removing the SFP module, take care to refit a dust cap immediately to the device's SFP cage (to
protect the internal components) and to the SFP module (if the transceiver is optical).
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