Removing And Installing Cables Into Sfp Transceivers; Installing A Cable Into An Sfp Transceiver - Cisco 5000 Series Hardware Installation Manual
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Removing and Installing Cables into SFP Transceivers
To prevent damage to the fiber-optic cables, do not place more tension on them than the rated limit and
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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.
This section includes the following topics:
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Installing a Cable into an SFP Transceiver
To prevent possible damage to the cable or transceiver, install the transceiver in the port before installing
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the cable in the transceiver.
To install a cable into a transceiver, follow these steps:
Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap and follow its instructions for use.
Step 1
Remove the dust cover from the connector on the cable.
Step 2
Remove the dust cover from the cable end of the transceiver.
Step 3
Align the cable connector with the transceiver and insert the connector into the transceiver until it clicks
Step 4
into place. (See
Figure 4-4
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Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Hardware Installation Guide
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Installing a Cable into an SFP Transceiver, page 4-10
Removing a Cable from an SFP Transceiver, page 4-11
Figure
4-4).
Connecting the LC-Type Cable to a Fibre Channel Port
LC plug
SFP module
If the cable does not install easily, ensure that it is correctly positioned before continuing.
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