Fiberstore 11 Steps To Teach You How To Install X2 Transceiver

Before,I introduction some X2 transceiver products, but how you install the product do you know, if you not understanding, follow the steps, you can quickly learn how to install x2 transceiver.Cisco x2 transceiver module is a hot swappable products designed for 10Gbps applications.

Step 1 Using a small flat-blade screwdriver, carefully pry the X2 transceiver port cover off of the system module faceplate. Use the two arrows on the port cover as guides for inserting the screwdriver blade. Save the port cover for future use.

Step 2 Remove the new X2 transceiver module from its protective packaging.

Step 3 Check the label on the X2 transceiver module body to verify that you have the correct model for your network.

Step 4 Remove the dust plug from X2 transceiver module optical port and set it aside.

Step 5 Slide the X2 transceiver into the transceiver socket on the system module front panel until the X2 transceiver EMI gasket flange makes contact with the system module faceplate.

Step 6 Press firmly on the front of the X2 transceiver module with your thumb to fully seat the transceiver in the transceiver socket.

Step 7 Verify that the X2 transceiver is properly seated and latched in the socket, by grasping the left and right sides (or the top and bottom) of the transceiver's EMI gasket flange with your thumb and forefinger and gently pulling on the transceiver. Do not pull on the latching sleeve as you will release the transceiver.

If the transceiver does not pull free, it is properly seated and latched.

If the transceiver does pull free, slide the X2 transceiver back into the socket and apply more pressure with your thumb on the front of the transceiver. Repeat the process until the X2 transceiver is securely latched in the socket.

Step 8 Reinstall the dust plug into the transceiver's optical bore until you are ready to attach the network interface cable.

Step 9 If you are cabling an optical X2 transceiver module, follow these sub-steps. If you are cabling a CX4 X2 transceiver module, go to step 10.

a. Remove the dust plugs from the optical network interface cable SC connectors. Save the dust plugs for future use.
b. Inspect and clean the SC connector's fiber-optic end faces.
c. Remove the dust plugs from the X2 transceiver module optical bores.
d. Immediately attach the network interface cable SC connectors to the X2 transceiver module.

Step 10 Plug the InfiniBand cable connector into the CX4 X2 transceiver module connector. Make sure that the InfiniBand cable connector is aligned with the X2 transceiver module.

Step 11 Carefully route the InfiniBand network cable through the cable management brackets on your system. Figure 6 shows how the InfiniBand cable should be routed through either a horizontal cable management bracket or a vertical cable management bracket.

This installation procedure applies to both the spring-loaded and non-spring-loaded X2 transceiver modules. If you have any other questions,welcome to fiberstore.com .Fiberstore is a fiber optic transceivers supplier ,and we supply a variety of X2 transceiver,including Cisco X2-10GB-SR,Cisco X2-10GB-LR,Cisco X2-10GB-ER,Cisco X2-10GB-ZR,Cisco X2-10GB-LRM and so on.We are a reputable supplier, your choice is our best certainly.