Cisco MDS 9200 Series Hardware Installation Guide (OL-16188-01, April 2008)

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Chapter 3 Connecting the Cisco MDS 9200 Series
Connecting to a Fibre Channel Port
Figure 3-7 Alternate Removal Method for Bale Clasp SFP Transceivers
Step 4 Insert a dust cover into the port end of the transceiver and place the transceiver on an antistatic mat or
into a static shielding bag if you plan to return it to the factory.
Step 5 If another transceiver is not being installed, protect the optical cage by inserting a clean cover.
Removing and Installing Cables into SFP Transceivers
Caution To prevent damage to the fiber optic cables, do not place more tension on them than the rated limit and
do not bend to a radius of less than 1 inch if there is no tension in the cable, or 2 inches if there is tension
in the cable.
Installing a Cable into an SFP Transceiver
Caution To prevent possible damage to the cable or transceiver, install the transceiver in the port before installing
the cable in the transceiver.
To install a cable into a transceiver, follow these steps:
Step 1 Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap and follow its instructions for use.
Step 2 Remove the dust cover from the connector on the cable.
Step 3 Remove the dust cover from the cable end of the transceiver.
Step 4 Align the cable connector with the transceiver and insert the connector into the transceiver until it clicks
into place. (See Figure 3-8).
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