Installing and Removing Cisco Transceiver Modules
Installing a Cisco Pluggable Transceiver Module
Before you begin
You must have an installed network module to use the transceiver modules. See the switch release notes on
Cisco.com for the list of supported pluggable transceiver modules. Use only supported pluggable transceivers
on the switch. For the latest information about supported transceiver modules, refer to the Cisco Transceiver
Modules Compatibility Information.
For information about installing, removing, cabling, and troubleshooting pluggable transceiver modules, see
the module documentation that shipped with your device.
Observe these precautions:
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Warning
• Do not remove the dust plugs from the pluggable transceiver modules or the rubber caps from the
fiber-optic cable until you are ready to connect the cable. The plugs and caps protect the module ports
and cables from contamination and ambient light.
• Removing and installing a pluggable transceiver module can shorten its useful life. Do not remove and
insert any module more often than is necessary.
• To prevent ESD damage, follow your normal board and component handling procedures when connecting
cables to the switch and other devices.
• When you insert several pluggable transceiver modules in multiple switch ports, wait for 5 seconds
between inserting each module. This will prevent the ports from going into error disabled mode. Similarly,
when you remove a pluggable transceiver module from a port, wait for 5 seconds before reinserting it.
Procedure
Step 1 Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and to an earth ground surface.
Step 2 Find the send (TX) and receive (RX) markings that identify the top of the transceiver module.
On some modules, the send and receive (TX and RX) markings might be shown by arrows that show the
direction of the connection.
Step 3 If the pluggable transceiver module has a bale-clasp latch, move it to the open, unlocked position.
Step 4 Align the module in front of the slot opening, and push until you feel the connector snap into place.
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