Connecting An Sfp+ Cable - HP A10500 Series Installation Manual

Pivot the clasp of the module up so that it catches a knob on the top of the module. Holding the
3.
module, gently push the module into the slot until it has firm contact with the slot (when the top and
bottom spring tabs catch in the slot), as shown in
Figure 21 Installing an XFP/SFP+/SFP module
NOTE:
When inserting the module to the switch with dense transceiver modules and limited installation
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space, you can use your finger gently push against the front face of the module into the slot, rather
than inserting it by holding the module.
Press down the SFP+ module a little against the upward force of the bottom spring tab so that you
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can insert the SFP+ module horizontally.
For how to connect a fiber, see the chapter
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Connecting an SFP+ cable

SFP+ cables are hot swappable.
To connect an SFP+ cable to an SFP+ ports:
Wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap and make sure it makes good skin contact and is well
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grounded. For more information, see
Unpack the SFP+ cable.
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Plug the SFP+ cable into the SFP+ port on the switch. Make sure that the cable plug is the right side
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up. The bend radius of the SFP+ cable must be at least eight times the cable diameter.
Figure 23.
"Connecting your switch to the
"Attaching an ESD-preventive wrist
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network."
strap."