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WARNING: Do not leave a fiber-optic transceiver uncovered except when inserting or
removing a cable. The rubber safety cap keeps the port clean and prevents accidental
exposure to laser light.
CAUTION: Do not bend fiber-optic cables beyond their minimum bend radius. An arc
smallerthana fewinches indiametercan damage the cablesand causeproblemsthat
are difficult to diagnose.
3. Remove the cable connected to the transceiver (see “Disconnecting a Fiber-Optic
Cable from an EX Series Switch” on page 221). Cover the transceiver and the end of
each fiber-optic cable connector with a rubber safety cap immediately after
disconnecting the fiber-optic cables.
4. Using your fingers, pull the ejector lever on the transceiver to unlock the transceiver.
CAUTION: Before removing the transceiver, make sure you open the ejector lever
completely until you hear it click. This prevents damage to the transceiver.
5. Using the needlenose pliers, pull the ejector lever out from the transceiver.
6. Grasp the transceiver ejector lever and gently slide the transceiver approximately
0.5 in. (1.3 cm) straight out of the port.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostaticdischarge (ESD)damage to the transceiver,do not
touch the connector pins at the end of the transceiver.
7. Using your fingers, grasp the body of the transceiver and pull it straight out of the
port.
8. Place the transceiver in the antistatic bag or on the antistatic mat placed on a flat,
stable surface.
9. Place the dust cover over the empty port.
Figure 91: Removing a Transceiver from an EX Series Switch
Related Topics Installing a Transceiver in an EX Series Switch on page 163•
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