SFP modules can have 3 different types of latching devices which secure the SFP into the module socket, so please determine which latching device your module has before installation or removal of the device.
Stage 1: Firstly you should attach your ESD preventive wrist strap to your wrist as well as to the ESD ground connector. A metal surface on your chassis is also acceptable.
Stage 2: Next, remove the SFP transceiver module from its packaging.
Please note: You shouldn’t remove the optical bore dust plugs yet.
Stage 3: Check the SFP transceiver to ensure that it is the correct model for the network
Stage 4: Locate the send (TX) and receive (RX) markings. These will allow you to identify the top of the SFP transceiver module.
Please note: Certain SFP transceiver modules may represent the TX and RX marking with arrowheads. The direction of these will allow you to determine the send and receive.
Pointing from the SFP transceiver module connector = Transmit/TX
Pointing toward the connector = Receive/RX
Stage 5: Align the SFP transceiver module with the module port.
Please Note: Devices can have different SFP module socket configurations. It is possible to have either a latch-up or a latch-down orientation. Firstly make sure that you are installing an SFP transceiver module with the correct latch orientation for your device.
Stage 6: Insert the SFP Transceiver Module into the socket until you feel the SFP’s connector latch into place. Ensure that you press the SFP firmly into the slot using your thumb.
Please note: For those SFP transceiver modules which have an actuator latch, you must press on both the transceiver faceplate and the actuator button to ensure that the transceiver is correctly connected.
Stage 7: Verify the SFP transceiver module installation. Attempt to remove the SFP without releasing the latch, if it cannot be removed then it is correctly seated. If it can be removed reinsert the SFP and press harder with your thumb, until you can verify that it is correctly seated.
Stage 8: You can now remove the dust plugs from the network interface cable LC connectors. You should save the dust plugs for future use.
Stage 9: Inspect and clean the fibre-optic end-faces on the LC connector.
Stage 10: You can now remove the dust plugs from the SFP transceiver module’s optical bores. As soon as this has been completed you must attach the network interface cable LC connector to the SFP.
Please note: If you are connecting a 1000BASE-T SFP transceiver module to a copper network you should firstly insert the Category 5 network cable RJ-45 connector into the SFP transceiver module RJ-45 connector. Then Insert the other end of the network cable into an RJ-45 connector on a 1000BASE-T-compatible target device.
Stage 11: Check the port status LED, if it turns green the SFP transceiver module has established a link with the target device. If the LED is off please ensure that the target device is powered on before troubleshooting. The LED will turn amber for approximately 30 seconds prior to turning green.
Stage 11: Reconfigure and reboot the target device if required