Figure 3-7. Locking an XFP transceiver
5. Verify that the LED is green and blinks twice, which indicates that the transceiver
is functioning correctly.
6. Do not remove the dust caps attached to the transceiver and cable until you are
ready to insert the cable.
To remove an XFP/10G SFP+ transceiver
1. Disconnect the cable from the XFP/10G SFP+ transceiver. Replace the dust cap on
the cable before putting it away.
Danger: Do not look directly into fiber optic transceivers or cables. They emit
laser beams that can damage your eyes.
2. Unlock the XFP/10G SFP+ transceiver by moving the locking hinge to the UP
position.
3. Hold the XFP/10G SFP+ transceiver between your thumb and index finger and
slowly pull it out of the port.
4. Replace the dust cap on the transceiver before putting it away.
5. Put the XFP/10G SFP+ transceiver into its original box or another appropriate
container.
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