Installing A Qsfp+ Optical Transceiver - Lenovo RackSwitch G8264 Installation Manual

Installing a QSFP+ Optical Transceiver

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To install an SFP+ optical transceiver into an SFP+ slot on the switch or installed
QSFP+ breakout cable, complete the following steps.
Note: To avoid damage to the cable or the SFP+ transceiver, do not connect the
cable before you install the transceiver.
1. Remove the safety cap and pull the locking lever into the down (unlocked)
position.
2. Insert the transceiver into the switch port or QSFP+ breakout cable until it clicks
into place. Use minimal pressure when you insert the transceiver into the slot.
Do not use excessive force when you insert the transceiver or you might
damage the transceiver or the slot.
The transceiver has a mechanical guide key to prevent you from inserting the
transceiver in an incorrect orientation.
3. Pull up the locking lever to lock the transceiver into place.
4. Connect the fiber-optic cable following the
To remove an SFP+ optical transceiver, disconnect the fiber-optic cable, and pull
down the locking lever to release the transceiver. After you remove the transceiver,
replace the safety cap.
The QSFP+ ports accept approved QSFP+ transceivers. The QSFP+ optical
transceiver provides an MTP cable connector for connecting to external ports.
Statement 3
CAUTION:
When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or
transmitters) are installed, note the following:
•
Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could
result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable
parts inside the device.
•
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure.
DANGER
Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser
diode. Note the following.
Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly
with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam.
"Cabling Guidelines" on page
Chapter 3: Installing G8264 Hardware and Options
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