Removing and Installing SFP Transceivers

Warning:

Removing and installing an SFP transceiver can shorten its useful life. Do not remove and insert SFP transceivers more often than is absolutely necessary. We recommend that you disconnect the cables before installing or removing SFP transceivers to prevent damage to the cable or transceiver.

Note: Use only Cisco SFP transceivers on the IBM SAN32C-6 switch. Each SFP transceiver is encoded with model information that enables the switch to verify that the SFP transceiver meets the requirements for the switch.

The IBM SAN32C-6 switch supports SFP transceivers with the following types of latching devices:

  • Mylar tab latch
  • Bale-clasp latch