Chapter B
Connecting the Cisco MDS 9500 Series
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Removing an X2 Transceiver
To remove an X2 transceiver, follow these steps:
Step 1
Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap and follow its instructions for use.
If a cable is installed in the transceiver:
Step 2
a.
b.
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Caution
Remove the transceiver from the port.
Step 3
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.
Installing an X2 Transceiver
To install an X2 transceiver, follow these steps:
Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap and follow its instructions for use.
Step 1
Caution
Step 2
Remove the dust cover from the port end of the transceiver.
Insert the transceiver into the port. Ensure that the transceiver is fully seated.
Step 3
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Record the cable and port connections for later reference.
Press the release latch on the cable, grasp the connector near the connection point, and gently pull
the connector from the transceiver.
Insert a dust plug into the cable end of the transceiver.
If the transceiver does not remove easily in the next step, push the transceiver all the way back
in and then ensure that the latch is in the correct position before continuing.
If the transceiver does not install easily, ensure that it is correctly oriented before continuing.
If you cannot install the cable into the transceiver, insert or leave the dust plug in the cable end
of the transceiver.
Connecting to a Fibre Channel Port
Cisco MDS 9500 Series Hardware Installation Guide
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