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Cisco Nexus 5500 Platform and Cisco Nexus 5000 Platform Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 3 Connecting the Switch
Connecting to an Ethernet Port
Figure 3-2 Alternate Removal Method for Bale Clasp SFP+ Transceivers
Step 4 Insert a dust cover into the port end of the transceiver and place the transceiver on an antistatic mat or
into a static shielding bag if you plan to return it to the factory.
Step 5 Install a replacement transceiver (see the “Installing an SFP+ Transceiver” section on page 3-4). If
another transceiver is not being installed, protect the optical cage by inserting a clean cover.
Installing Cables into SFP+ Transceivers
Caution To prevent damage to the copper cables, do not place more tension on them than the rated limit and do
not bend to a radius of less than 1 inch (2.54 cm) if there is no tension in the cable, or 2 inches (5.08 cm)
if there is tension in the cable.
This section includes the following topics:
• Installing a Cable into an SFP+ Transceiver, page 3-6
• Replacing a Cable for an SFP+ Transceiver, page 3-7
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.
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