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3. Pull the release latches out from the switch. The switch moves out of the bay
4. Slide the switch out of the bay and set it aside.
5. Place either another switch or a filler module in the bay.
6. If you placed a filler module in the bay, continue with "Installing and removing
7. If you placed a switch in the bay, reconnect the other cables that you
Cabling the switch and the SFP+ module
This section describes cable connections for the switch module. For more
information about these component part numbers, see the section "Parts Listing" in
this document.
Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
Connecting the serial console cable
To connect the serial console cable to the switch, connect the serial cable to the
mini-USB serial console port of the switch and the other end of the cable to the
console device.
Disconnecting the serial console cable
To disconnect the serial console cable, grasp the connector and gently pull the
cable from the switch.
Connecting the SFP+ module cable
Attention: To avoid damage to the fiber optic cables, follow these guidelines:
v Do not route the cable along a folding cable-management arm.
v When you attach the cable to a device on slide rails, leave enough slack in the
v Route the cable away from places where it can be snagged by other devices in
v Do not overtighten the cable straps or bend the cables to a radius of less than 38
v Do not put excess weight on the cable at the connection point. Make sure that
To connect the SFP+ module cable, complete the following steps:
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1Gb Ethernet Scalable Switch: User's Guide
the locations of the connectors on the Flex System chassis, see the
documentation that comes with the Flex System chassis. Then, continue with
step 3.
approximately 0.6 cm (0.25 inch).
Important: Complete this step within 1 minute. (For more information, see
steps 10 and 11 on page 9.)
a 10 Gb SFP+ module" on page 12.
disconnected. Attach any additional cables that are required by the switch. For
additional information about cabling the switch, see "Cabling the switch and
the SFP+ module," the documentation that comes with the cables, and the
optional network devices to which the cables have been connected. For the
locations of the connectors on the Flex System chassis, see the documentation
that comes with the Flex System chassis. Then, continue with "Installing and
removing a 10 Gb SFP+ module" on page 12.
cable so that it does not bend to a radius of less than 38 mm (1.5 in.) when the
device is extended or become pinched when the device is retracted.
the rack.
mm (1.5 in.).
the cable is well supported.
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