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Disconnecting a Fiber-Optic Cable from a J-EX Series Switch
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Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide 6. Grasp the transceiver ejector lever and gently slide the transceiver approximately 0.5 in. (1.3 cm) straight out of the port. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage to the transceiver, do not touch the connector pins at the end of the transceiver. 7. Using your fingers, grasp the body of the transceiver and pull it straight out of the port. 8. Place the transceiver in the antistatic bag or on the antistatic mat placed on a flat, stable surface. 9. Place the dust cover over the empty port. Figure 77: Removing a Transceiver from a J-EX Series Switch Related • Installing a Transceiver in a J-EX Series Switch on page 126 Documentation • Optical Interface Support in J-EX8200 Switches on page 51 Disconnecting a Fiber-Optic Cable from a J-EX Series Switch J-EX Series switches have field-replaceable unit (FRU) optical transceivers to which you can connect fiber-optic cables. Before you begin disconnecting a fiber-optic cable from an optical transceiver installed in a J-EX Series switch, ensure that you have taken the necessary precautions for safe handling of lasers (see "Laser and LED Safety Guidelines and Warnings for J-EX Series Switches" on page 207). Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available: • A rubber safety cap to cover the transceiver • A rubber safety cap to cover the fiber-optic cable connector 170