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3 Make sure the latch is in the lock position (latch styles vary), then insert the transceiver into the slot with
the exposed section of PCB board facing down.
4 Press the transceiver firmly until it clicks into place.
5 The Switch automatically detects the installed transceiver. Check the LEDs to verify that it is functioning
properly.
6 Remove the dust plugs from the transceiver and cables (dust plug styles vary).
7 Identify the signal transmission direction of the fiber cables and the transceiver. Insert the fiber cable into
the transceiver.
Figure 14 Latch in the Lock Position
Figure 15 Transceiver Installation Example
Figure 16 Connecting the Fiber Cables
3.1.3.2 Transceiver Removal
Use the following steps to remove an SFP transceiver.
1 Attach an ESD preventive wrist strap to your wrist and to a bare metal surface on the chassis.
2 Remove the fiber optic cables from the transceiver.
3 Pull out the latch and down to unlock the transceiver (latch styles vary).
Note: Make sure the transceiver’s latch is pushed all the way down, so the transceiver can be
pulled out successfully.
4 Pull the latch, or use your thumb and index finger to grasp the tabs on both sides of the transceiver, and
carefully slide it out of the slot.