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How to Install/Remove
QSFP+ Transceivers
and DAC/AOC Cables
To install and remove the transceiver optics in a right way is very necessary to ensure the network
to work stably and efficiently. Today, we are going to introduce an installation guide of QSFP+
transceivers and DAC/AOC cables in 40G network.
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cable, be remembered that always wear an ESD wrist strap and
make sure that it makes good skin contact and is securely
grounded (If you are using ESD gloves, wear the wrist strap
outside the ESD glove).
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to fully seat it in the port.
>To remove a QSFP+ DAC Cable
Step 1. Gently press and release the QSFP+ transceiver module.
Step 2. Holding the cable, gently pull the clasp on the cable to pull out the transceiver module.
To Install/Remove a 40G QSFP+ to 4x10G SFP+ Cable
QSFP to 4xSFP+ breakout DAC40G QSFP+ to 4x10G SFP+ cable combines one 40G QSFP+ module on
one end and four 10G SFP+ module on the other end.
The installation and removal procedures of 40G
QSFP+ connector are introduced above. Here only
introduced the installation and removal of 10G SFP+
module:
>To Install an SFP+ Transceiver Module
Step 1. Align the module with the SFP+ port, with the
golden plating facing the spring tab in the SFP+ port.
If the chassis has two rows of ports, the spring tab in
a port is on the bottom in the upper row and on the
top in the lower row.
Step 2. Slightly press the module against the spring tab so you can push the module straight into the
port.
>To Remove an SFP+ Transceiver Module
Step 1. Press the module with your thumb.
Step 2. Gently pull the clasp on the cable to pull out the transceiver module.
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Conclusion
As 40 GbE are widely deployed, 40G transceiver optics are ubiquitous. A good practice and correct
installation are very important for 40G network system, not only to protect the 40G transceiver
optics and device from damage, but also to ensure a stable performance for system. In addition, by
executing the display transceiver interface command, we can verify whether the installation is
correct. Of course, the premise is that the transceiver optics you use is fully compatible with your
device. Fiberstore offers a comprehensive line of high-compatible 40G transceiver optics, such as
40GBASE-SR4 QSFP+, 40GBASE-LR4 QSFP+ and 40G DACs and AOCs with competitive prices. Each of
them is tested in original-brand switch which ensures the 100% compatibility to your device. For
more information or quotation, please contact us via sales@fs.com.
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