HPE Transceiver Modules and
Network Cables
Installation Guide
Part number: 5200-4132
Document version: 6W100-20171018
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Contents
Overview ························································································ 1
Preparing for installation ···································································· 2
Installing and removing a transceiver module ········································· 3
Installing and removing a bail latch transceiver module ······································································ 3
Installation procedure ··········································································································· 3
Removal procedure ············································································································· 4
Installing and removing a pull latch transceiver module ······································································ 5
Installation procedure ··········································································································· 5
Removal procedure ············································································································· 6
Installing and removing a transceiver module with captive screws ························································ 6
Installation procedure ··········································································································· 6
Removal procedure ············································································································· 7
Installing and removing a network cable ················································ 9
Installation procedure ··········································································································· 9
Removal procedure ············································································································· 9
Verifying the installation ··································································· 11
Document conventions and icons ······················································ 12
Conventions ··························································································································· 12
Network topology icons ············································································································· 13
Support and other resources ···························································· 14
Accessing Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support ·············································································· 14
Accessing updates ··················································································································· 14
Websites ························································································································· 15
Customer self repair ··········································································································· 15
Remote support ················································································································ 15
Documentation feedback ···································································································· 16
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Overview
A transceiver module converts electrical data signals to laser light, which is then transmitted over an
optical fiber. It can transmit optical signals over long distance with low signal loss. HPE devices
support many types of transceiver modules in different specifications.
HPE fiber network cables are Active Optical Cables (AOCs) terminated with transceiver modules.
HPE copper network cables are coaxial cables terminated with transceiver modules. Fiber and
copper network cables are collectively referred to as "network cable" in this document.
HPE devices support the following transceiver modules and network cables:
• Transceiver modules—QSFP28, CFP, CFP2, CXP, QSFP+, SFP28, SFP+, XFP, and SFP
transceiver modules.
• Fiber network cables—QSFP28, CXP, QSFP+, SFP28, and SFP+ fiber network cables.
• Copper network cables—QSFP28, QSFP28 to SFP28, QSFP+, QSFP+ to SFP+, SFP28,
SFP+, CX4, and GE SFP network cables.
NOTE:
• The available transceiver modules and network cables vary by device model. For transceiver
modules and network cables available for an HPE device, see the installation guide for the
product.
• HPE transceiver modules and network cables are subject to change over time. For the most
recent list of HPE transceiver modules and network cables, contact Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Support or marketing staff.
1
Preparing for installation
CAUTION:
• To avoid ESD damage to transceiver modules, network cables, or electronic components on the
device, always wear an ESD wrist strap while handling transceiver module or network cables. In
addition, make sure anti-ESD measures (such as dust prevention and temperature and humidity
maintenance) are in place at the installation site.
• If ESD gloves are available, wear the gloves first and then the ESD wrist strap and make sure
the strap makes good contact with the glove.
To attach an ESD wrist strap:
1. Wear the strap on your wrist and fasten it securely. Make sure the strap makes good skin
contact.
2. Ground the strap reliably.
{ If the device has an ESD jack, connect the grounding terminal of the strap to the ESD jack,
as shown in Figure 1.
{ If the device does not have an ESD jack, clip the grounding terminal of the strap to a rack
post as shown in Figure 2, or take other
Figure 1 Attaching an ESD wrist strap (1)
measures to ground the strap reliably.
Figure 2 Attaching an ESD wrist strap (2)
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Installing and removing a transceiver module
WARNING!
Do not stare into any open apertures of operating transceiver modules or optical fiber connectors.
The laser light emitted from these apertures might hurt your eyes.
CAUTION:
• During the installation or removal process, be careful not to touch the golden plating on the
transceiver module.
• Before inserting a transceiver module into a port, make sure the transceiver module aligns with
the port correctly.
HPE transceiver modules are available in three types:
• Bale-clasp latch transceiver modules—Include CFP, CFP2, QSFP+, SFP28, SFP+, XFP,
and SFP transceiver modules. For the installation and removal procedure, see "Installing and
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• Pull latch transceiver modules—Include QSFP28, CXP, and QSFP+ transceiver modules.
For the installation and removal procedure, see "Installing and removing a pull latch
transceive
• Transceiver modules with captive screws—Include CFP transceiver modules. For the
installation and removal procedure, see "Installing and removing a transceiver module with
captive screws."
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Installing and removing a bail latch transceiver module
This installation method is applicable to the CFP, CFP2, QSFP+, SFP28, SFP+, XFP, and SFP
transceiver modules. The following procedure uses a QSFP+ transceiver module as an example.
Installation procedure
1. Remove the dust plug from the target fiber port.
2. As shown by callout 1 in Figure 3, close the bail latch upward to catch the knob o
the transceiver module.
3. Grasp the transceiver module between your thumb and index finger and correctly orient it.
Align it with the fiber port and push it gently into the port until you feel it snaps into place. See
callout 2 in Figure 3.
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a transceiver module easily into a port, the orientation might be wrong. Remove and reorient
the transceiver module.
In case of limited space, you can gently push against the front face of the transceiver module
instead of the two sides.
modules and fiber ports have disorientation rejection designs. If you cannot insert
n the top of
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