Cisco Systems N5KC5548UPFA User Manual

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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
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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 
). 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
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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