Remove and Replace an SFP Assembly (DSP)

  1. Before starting this service action enable the reserve cabinet(s) function.

    a) Reserve the cabinet(s) for maintenance.

    b) Enter a description of the service action (i.e. replacing an SFP).

    c) Select the estimated amount of time of the service action from the pull-down.

    d) Select the Reserve button.

    e) Other users will be alerted that this service action is in progress when they log in.

  2. Observe all ESD precautions.

  3. From the rear of the cabinet unscrew the captive fasteners on the right side of the service processor and I/O panel and swing the panel open.

  4. Be sure to label the fibre optic cable and it's port location before removing it.

  5. Disconnect the fibre optic cable from the SFP.

  6. To remove the SFP, push down on the small lever/bar at the top of the SFP and at the same time pull the SFP towards you. Be sure to note the SFP's orientation before removing it.

    a) View the SFP removal illustration.

  7. Insert the new SFP into the port of the SIO card using the correct orientation, making sure the SFP is locked in place.

  8. Insert the fibre optic cable into the port.

  9. The Link LED (Green) should now be On.

  10. Close the service processor and I/O panel and tighten the captive fasteners.

  11. After this sevice action has been completed all Alarms will need to be deleted: Delete Alarms.

    a) From the left side of the screen select the "check mark" box to select all alarms.

    b) Select the Delete button to delete all of the alarms.

    Note: Be sure to delete any associated alarms from all other monitoring applications.

  12. Disable the reserve cabinet(s) function.

    a) Release the cabinet(s).

    b) Select the Release button.