Brocade ICX 7750 Hardware Installation Guide - Manual (Page 46)

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Replacing a copper or fiber-optic module
Removing a copper or fiber-optic module
You can remove an SFP, SFP+, or QSFP+ transceiver from a slot while the Brocade ICX 7750 is
powered on and running.
While removing a copper or fiber-optic module, be sure to wear an ESD wrist strap that is
connected to ground.
CAUTION
For safety reasons, the ESD wrist strap should contain a series 1 megaohm resistor.
To remove a copper or fiber-optic module from an SFP slot, do the following.
1. Put on the ESD wrist strap and ground yourself by attaching the clip end to a metal surface
(such as an equipment rack).
2. Disconnect the copper or fiber cable connector from the port connector.
3. Unlock the copper or fiber-optic module by pulling the bail latch forward, away from the front
panel of the module.
On 1000Base-SX ports, the bail latch is enclosed in a black sleeve, and on 1000Base-LX ports,
the bail latch is enclosed in a blue sleeve.
NOTE
The bail latch may be attached to either the top or the bottom of the SFP, SFP+, or QSFP+
transceiver.
4. Grasp the bail latch and pull the copper or fiber-optic module out of the port.
5. Store the copper or fiber-optic module in a safe, static-free place or in an anti-static bag.
6. Install a new copper or fiber-optic module in the port.
Cabling a fiber-optic module
Use the following steps to cable a fiber-optic transceiver.
1. Remove the protective covering from the fiber-optic port connectors and store the covering for
future use.
2. Before cabling a fiber-optic transceiver, Brocade strongly recommends cleaning the cable
connectors and the port connectors. For more information, refer to “Cleaning the fiber-optic
connectors” on page 37.
3. Gently insert the cable connector (a tab on each connector should face upward) into the
transceiver connector until the tabs lock into place.
4. Observe the link and active LEDs to determine if the network connections are functioning
properly.