Maintaining MX480 SFP and XFP Transceivers

date_range 11-Sep-24

Replacing an SFP or XFP Transceiver on an MX480 DPC, MPC, MIC, or PIC

Removing an SFP or XFP does not interrupt DPC, MPC, MIC, or PIC functioning, but the removed SFP or XFP no longer receives or transmits data.

To remove an SFP or XFP transceiver (see Figure 1):

Have ready a replacement transceiver or a transceiver slot plug, an antistatic mat, and a rubber safety cap for the transceiver.
Attach an ESD grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect the other end of the strap to an ESD grounding point.
Label the cables connected to the transceiver so that you can reconnect them correctly later.

Laser Warning:
Do not look directly into a fiber-optic transceiver or into the ends of fiber-optic cables. Fiber-optic transceivers and fiber-optic cables connected to a transceiver emit laser light that can damage your eyes.
Remove the cable connector from the transceiver.
Pull the ejector handle out from the transceiver to unlock the transceiver.

CAUTION:
Make sure that you open the ejector handle completely until you hear it click. This prevents damage to the transceiver.
Use needlenose pliers to pull the ejector handle out from the transceiver.
Grasp the transceiver ejector handle, and pull the transceiver approximately 0.5 in. (1.3 cm) out of the DPC, MPC, MIC, or PIC.
Using your fingers, grasp the body of the transceiver, and pull it the rest of the way out of the DPC, MPC, MIC, or PIC.
Figure 1: Removing SFPs or XFPs
Place a rubber safety cap over the transceiver.
Place the removed transceiver on an antistatic mat or in an electrostatic bag.

CAUTION:

After removing a transceiver from the chassis, wait at least 30 seconds before reinserting it or inserting a transceiver into a different slot.

To install an SFP or XFP:

Attach an ESD grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect the other end of the strap to an ESD grounding point.
Take each transceiver to be installed out of its electrostatic bag, and identify the slot on the component where it will be installed.
Verify that each transceiver is covered by a rubber safety cap. If it is not, cover the transceiver with a safety cap.
Carefully align the transceiver with the slots in the component. The connectors should face the component.
Slide the transceiver until the connector is seated in the component slot. If you are unable to fully insert the transceiver, make sure the connector is facing the right way.
Close the ejector handle of the transceiver.
Remove the rubber safety cap from the transceiver and the end of the cable. Insert the cable into the transceiver.

Laser Warning:
Do not look directly into a fiber-optic transceiver or into the ends of fiber-optic cables. Fiber-optic transceivers and fiber-optic cables connected to a transceiver emit laser light that can damage your eyes.
Verify that the status LEDs on the component faceplate indicate that the SFP or XFP is functioning correctly. For more information about the component LEDs, see the MX Series Interface Module Reference.

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