Removing an xfp – Nortel Networks 8300 User Manual

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10 Gigabit small form factor pluggable transceivers

Figure 4
XFP with bail lock and extraction mechanism

Removing an XFP

Remove an XFP to replace it or to commission it elsewhere.

WARNING

Risk of eye injury by laser

Fiber optic equipment can emit laser or infrared light that can
injure your eyes. Never look into an optical fiber or connector port.
Always assume that fiber optic cables are connected to a light
source.

Procedure steps

Step

Action

Disconnect the network fiber cable from the XFP connector.

Affix a dust cover over the optical connector.

Pull the bail mechanism on the XFP to release the XFP.

Slide the XFP out of the module XFP slot.

If the XFP does not slide easily from the module slot, use a gentle
side-to-side rocking motion while firmly pulling the XFP from the slot.

Replace the port dust cover or EMI plug in the module.

Store the XFP in a safe place until needed.

ATTENTION

If you discard the XFP, be sure to dispose of it according to all national
laws and regulations.

Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 8300

Installation — SFPs and XFPs

NN46200-307

01.04

Standard

4.0

14 February 2008