How to Replace an SFP in a Brocade 5100 5300 Fiber Channel Switch

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Update Date:	2013-10-16
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Solution 1508289.1 : How to Replace an SFP in a Brocade 5100 5300 Fiber Channel Switch

Applies to:

Brocade 5300 Switch - Version All Versions to All Versions [Release All Releases]
Brocade 5100 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 5100 5300 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

NOTE: Less than 5 minutes per SFP

   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?:

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.

Each SFP has a 10-pad gold-plated PCB-edge connector on the bottom. The correct position to insert an SFP into the upper row of ports is with the gold edge down.
The correct position to insert an SFP into the lower row of ports is with the gold edge up.
Making sure that the bail (wire handle) is in the unlocked position, place the SFP in the correctly oriented position on the port.
Slide the SFP into the port until you feel it click into place; then close the bail.

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_private/Systems/index.html

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