McAfee NS Series - QSFP28 transceiver modules; Install a transceiver module

QSFP+ transceiver modules
The Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable (QSFP+) is a compact, hot-pluggable, protocol-independant transceiver
used for data communications applications. It interfaces a network device (switch, router, media converter or
similar device) to a ber optic cable. It is a industry format jointly developed and supported by many network
component vendors. QSFP+ transceivers are designed to support Serial Attached SCSI, 40G Ethernet, 20G/40G
Inniband, and other communications standards. 850nm QSFP+ transceiver module is supported.
Figure 6-4 850nm QSFP+ transceiver module
QSFP28 transceiver modules
The Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable (QSFP28) is a compact, hot-pluggable, transceiver used for data
communications applications. It interfaces a network device (switch, router, media converter or similar device)
to a ber optic cable. It is an industry format jointly developed and supported by many network component
vendors. QSFP28 transceivers are specically designed to support 100G Ethernet.
Install a transceiver module
Task
1
Remove the module from its protective packaging.
2
Locate the label on the module and make sure that the alignment groove is down.
3
Grip the sides of the module with your thumb and forenger and insert the module into the module socket.
Small form-factor pluggable transceiver modules
QSFP+ transceiver modules
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