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Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 4 Connecting a Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extender
Connecting to a 10-Gigabit Ethernet Port
Removing a Cable from an SFP+ Transceiver
Caution When pulling a cable from a transceiver, grip the body of the connector. Do not pull on the jacket sleeve,
because this action can compromise the fiber-optic termination in the connector.
Caution If the cable does not remove easily, ensure that any latch present on the cable has been released before
continuing.
To remove the cable, follow these steps:
Step 1 Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap and follow its instructions for use.
Step 2 Press the release latch on the cable, grasp the connector near the connection point, and gently pull the
connector from the transceiver.
Step 3 Insert a dust plug into the cable end of the transceiver.
Step 4 Insert a dust plug onto the end of the cable.
Installing a Cable into an SFP+ Transceiver
Caution To prevent possible damage to the cable or transceiver, install the transceiver in the port before installing
the cable in the transceiver.
To install a cable into a transceiver, follow these steps:
Step 1 Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap and follow its instructions for use.
Step 2 Remove the dust cover from the connector on the cable.
Step 3 Remove the dust cover from the cable end of the transceiver.
Step 4 Align the cable connector with the transceiver and insert the connector into the transceiver until it clicks
into place.
Caution If the cable does not install easily, ensure that it is correctly positioned before continuing.
For instructions on verifying connectivity, see the Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extender Software
Configuration Guide.