40G QSFP+ Transceiver Installation

 40G QSFP+ Transceiver Installation

The 40-Gigabit QSFP+ transceiver module is a hot-swappable, parallel fiber-optical module with four independent optical transmit and receive channels. These channels can terminate in another 40-Gigabit QSFP+ transceiver, or the channels can be broken out to four separate 10-Gigabit SFP+ transceivers. This article will focus on 40G QSFP+ Transceiver Installation.

Required Tools

You need these tools to install the 40-Gigabit QSFP+ transceiver modules:

1. Wrist strap or other personal grounding device to prevent ESD occurrences.

2. Antistatic mat or antistatic foam to set the transceiver on.

3. Fiber-optic end-face cleaning tools and inspection equipment.

Installing 40G QSFP+ Transceiver

QSFP+ transceivers have either a bail-clasp latch or a pull-tab latch. Installation procedures for both types of latches are provided.

Caution: The QSFP+ transceiver module is a static-sensitive device. Always use an ESD wrist strap or similar individual grounding device when handling QSFP+ transceiver modules or coming into contact with system modules.

To install an QSFP+ transceiver module, follow these steps:

Step 1: Attach an ESD wrist strap to yourself and a properly grounded point on the chassis or the rack.

Step 2: Remove the QSFP+ transceiver module from its protective packaging.

Step 3: Check the label on the QSFP+ transceiver module body to verify that you have the correct model for your network.

Step 4: For optical QSFP+ transceivers, remove the optical bore dust plug and set it aside.

Step 5:For transceivers equipped with a bail-clasp latch:

a: Keep the bail-clasp aligned in a vertical position.

b: Align the QSFP+ transceiver in front of the module's transceiver socket opening and carefully slide the QSFP+ transceiver into the socket until the transceiver makes contact with the socket electrical connector. (See Figure 1.)

Step 6: For QSFP+ transceivers equipped with a pull-tab:

a: Hold the transceiver so that the identifier label is on the top.

b: Align the QSFP+ transceiver in front of the module's transceiver socket opening and carefully slide the QSFP+ transceiver into the socket until the transceiver makes contact with the socket electrical connector.

Figure 1 - Installing the 40-Gigabit QSFP+ Transceiver Module (Optical Transceiver Equipped with a Bail-Clasp Latch Shown)

Step 7: Press firmly on the front of the QSFP+ transceiver with your thumb to fully seat the transceiver in the module's transceiver socket. (See Figure 2.) If the latch is not fully engaged, you might accidently disconnect the QSFP+ transceiver module.

Figure 2 - Seating the 40-Gigabit QSFP+ Transceiver Module (Optical Transceiver Equipped with a Bail-Clasp Latch Shown)

Step 8: For optical QSFP+ modules, reinstall the dust plug into the QSFP+ transceivers optical bore until you are ready to attach the network interface cable. Do not remove the dust plug until you are ready to attach the network interface cable.

Summary

Good 40G QSFP+ transceiver module installation can ensure the network to work stably and efficiently,So it is important to obtain the right method of installing 40G QSFP+ transceiver modules.

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