How to replace an SFP in a Brocade 48000 Director Fiber Channel Switch

Asset ID:	1-71-1508287.1
Update Date:	2013-05-20
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Solution 1508287.1 : How to replace an SFP in a Brocade 48000 Director Fiber Channel Switch

Applies to:

Brocade 48000 Director - 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 48000 Director 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?:

The director comes with a transceiver extraction tool and holster. The extraction tool is designed to remove transceivers from port blades where the space is limited. To use the extraction tool, slide the tool on to the bale of the transceiver and pull it out.

Remove the cables from the SFP(s) to be replaced.

To remove an SFP or XFP (FC6-10 blade only) transceiver, pull the bale down and out, sliding the transceiver out of the port blade.
To install an SFP or XFP, position one of the transceivers so that the key is oriented correctly to the port. Insert the transceiver into the port until it is firmly seated and the latching mechanism clicks.
Transceivers are keyed so that they can only be inserted with the correct orientation. If a transceiver does not slide in easily, ensure that it is correctly oriented.

Connect the cables to the transceivers:

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 transceivers as required.

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_partner/STK/48000/48000.html

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