Replacing an SFP-DD transceiver

About this task

Complete the following steps to remove an SFP-DD transceiver and then install a new SFP-DD transceiver.

Note: Replacing an SFP-DD transceiver may cause disruption in the fabric or to the attached device.

Procedure

  1. Remove any cables that are inserted into the transceiver.
  2. Grasp the SFP-DD transceiver pull tab, and pull the tab straight out.
    Note: Grasp the tab near the body of the transceiver to reduce the chances of bending the pull tab. Avoid touching the transceiver because it may be hot.
    Figure 1. SFP-DD Transceiver
    SFP-DD transceivers inserted, with callouts
    • 1. SFP-DD transceiver
    • 2. Dust cap
    • 3. Pull Tab of transceiver in upper row
  3. To insert the replacement transceiver, use the pull tab on the SFP-DD transceivers to help push the transceiver into the port. Transceivers are keyed so that they can be inserted only with the correct orientation. If a transceiver does not slide in easily, ensure that it is correctly oriented. Push the correctly oriented transceiver into the port until it is firmly seated and the latching mechanism clicks. Insert the transceiver so that the pull tab is on the bottom.
  4. Remove the first dust cap from the transceiver. Leave the second dust cap in place.
  5. Position a cable so that the molded grid pattern and wide key tab on one side of the cable connector are facing up (away from the transceiver pull tab).
    Figure 2. Orientation of the SFP-DD Connector
    Photo showing two sides of the SFP-DD connector, with callouts
  6. Hold the white push-pull boot, and push the connector straight into the port on the transceiver until the latching mechanism clicks.
    The connector will make two soft clicks as it enters the port, and the wide key will fit into the key slot on the SFP-DD transceiver.
    Note: This photo is for illustration/instructional purposes only. This photo displays two rows of SFP-DD ports and is used to illustrate installing an SFP-DD transceiver. However, SAN42B-R7 has one row of SFP-DD ports only.
    Figure 3. Installing an SFP-DD Connector
    Photo showing an SFP-DD connector inserted into transceiver
    Note: Cables are keyed so that they can be inserted in only one way. If a cable does not slide in easily, ensure that it is correctly oriented. Do not force the cable. Do not insert any unsupported cable or a cable that is intended for another type of transceiver into an SFP-DD transceiver. You may damage the cable as well as the transceiver.
  7. Gently tug on the cable to make sure that it is seated firmly.
    Figure 4. SFP-DD Connectors Correctly Inserted
    Photo showing an SFP-DD cables correctly installed into transceiver