However, the 10G SFP+ transceiver is hot-swappable from release 9.3 build 57.5 and
later on the NetScaler appliances that use the ixgbe (ix) interface. The following
platforms support 10G SPF+ transceivers:
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MPX 8200/8400/8600/8800
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MPX 9700/10500/12500/15500 10G and 10G FIPS
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MPX 11500/13500/14500/16500/18500/20500
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MPX 17500/19500/21500
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MPX 17550/19550/20550/21550
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MPX 22040/22060/22080/22100/22120
The following platforms support XFP transceivers:
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MPX 15000
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MPX 17000
Caution: NetScaler appliances do not support XFP/10G SFP+ transceivers
provided by vendors other than Citrix Systems. Attempting to install third-party
XFP/10G SFP+ transceivers on your NetScaler appliance voids the warranty.
Insert the XFP/10G SFP+ transceivers into the XFP/10G SFP+ ports on the front panel of
the appliance. Frequent installation and removal of transceivers shortens their life
span. Follow the removal procedure carefully to avoid damaging the transceiver or the
appliance.
Caution: Do not install the transceivers with the cables attached. Doing so can
damage the cable, the connector, or the optical interface of the transceiver.
To install an XFP/10G SFP+ transceiver
1. Remove the XFP/10G SFP+ transceiver carefully from its box.
Danger: Do not look directly into fiber optic transceivers and cables. They
emit laser beams that can damage your eyes.
2. Align the XFP/10G SFP+ transceiver to the front of the XFP/10G SFP+ transceiver
port on the front panel of the appliance.
3. Hold the XFP/10G SFP+ transceiver between your thumb and index finger and
insert it into the XFP/10G SFP+ transceiver port, pressing it in until you hear the
transceiver snap into place.
4. Move the locking hinge to the DOWN position as shown in the following figure.
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