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Cisco MDS 9200 Series Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 3 Connecting the Cisco MDS 9200 Series
Connecting to a Fibre Channel Port
Note Use only Cisco SFP transceivers on the Cisco MDS 9200 Series. Each Cisco SFP transceiver is encoded
with model information that enables the switch to verify that the SFP transceiver meets the requirements
for the switch. For instructions specific to the transceiver type, see the “SFP and SFP+ Transceiver
Specifications” section on page B-10.
The Cisco MDS 9000 Family supports SFP transceivers with the following two types of latching devices:
• Mylar tab latch (Figure 3-5)
• Bale-clasp latch (Figure 3-6)
Figure 3-5 SFP Transceiver with Mylar Tab Latch
Figure 3-6 SFP Transceiver with Bale-Clasp Latch
Installing an SFP Transceiver
To install an SFP 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 port cage.
Step 3 Remove the dust cover from the port end of the transceiver.
Step 4 Insert the transceiver into the port:
• If the transceiver has a Mylar tab, orient the transceiver with the tab on the bottom, and then gently
insert the transceiver into the port until it clicks into place.
• If the transceiver has a bale clasp, orient the transceiver with the clasp on the bottom, close the clasp
by pushing it up over the transceiver, and then gently insert the transceiver into the port until it clicks
into place.
Caution If the transceiver does not install easily, ensure that it is correctly oriented and the tab or clasp
are in the correct position before continuing.
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