How to replace an SFP in a Brocade 3900 4100 4900 5000 Fiber Channel Switch

Asset ID:	1-71-1507020.1
Update Date:	2013-05-20
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Solution 1507020.1 : How to replace an SFP in a Brocade 3900 4100 4900 5000 Fiber Channel Switch

Applies to:

Brocade 5000 Switch - Version All Versions to All Versions [Release All Releases]
Brocade 4100 Switch - Version All Versions to All Versions [Release All Releases]
Brocade 4900 Switch - Version All Versions to All Versions [Release All Releases]
Brocade 3900 Switch - Version All Versions to All Versions [Release All Releases]
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Goal

How to replace an SFP in a Brocade 3900 4100 4900 5000 Fiber Channel Switch

Solution

DISPATCH INSTRUCTIONS
   WHAT SKILLS DOES THE FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR NEED?: Field Engineer/Administrator will want to be familiar with Brocade switch SFP's
   TIME ESTIMATE: 5 minutes
   TASK COMPLEXITY: 0

FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR INSTRUCTIONS:
   PROBLEM OVERVIEW: An SFP has failed or is suspected faulty and needs replacement.
   WHAT STATE SHOULD THE SYSTEM BE IN TO BE READY TO PERFORM THE RESOLUTION ACTIVITY?: No action required, system can be online and active.
   WHAT ACTION DOES THE FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR NEED TO TAKE?:

Identify switch port(s) with faulty SFP(s). Remove the cables from the SFP(s) to be replaced. Pull the bail (wire handle) to release the transceiver. Grasp the bail, and gently but firmly pull the transceiver out of the port. Position a transceiver (SFP) so that it is oriented correctly and insert into a port until it is firmly seated and the latching mechanism clicks. Orient a cable connector so that the key (the ridge on one side of connector) aligns with the slot in the transceiver, then insert cable into transceiver until latching mechanism clicks. Note: The cable connectors are keyed to ensure correct orientation. If a cable does not install easily, ensure it is correctly oriented. Repeat for the remaining ports as required. Connect the cables to the transceivers.

OBTAIN CUSTOMER ACCEPTANCE
WHAT ACTION DOES THE FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR NEED TO TAKE TO RETURN THE SYSTEM TO AN OPERATIONAL STATE?: No actions needed.

PARTS NOTE: Brocade or Brocade supported SFP's are required.

REFERENCE INFORMATION: https://support.oracle.com/handbook_private/Systems/index.html --> search for 'Brocade' to find the specifc model

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