Nortel Networks 8300 - Manual (Page 23)

Installing an SFP 23
CAUTION
Risk of equipment damage
SFPs are keyed to prevent incorrect insertion. If the SFP
resists pressure, do not force it; turn it over, and reinsert it.
4 Remove the dust cover from the optical bore and insert the fiber
optic connector.
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Procedure job aid: locking and extractor mechanisms
Depending on the transceiver manufacturer, your SFP transceiver can have
various types of locking/extractor mechanisms.
The following figures shows a typical mechanisms used on SFP transceivers;
other locking/extractor mechanisms exist, although they are not shown here.
In
Figure 1 "SFP with bail lock and extraction mechanism" (page 23) , the
SFP still has the bore plug installed. Pull the bail to release the device.
Figure 1
SFP with bail lock and extraction mechanism
Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 8300
Installation — SFPs and XFPs
NN46200-307 01.04 Standard
4.0 14 February 2008
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