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Cisco ME 4924-10GE Ethernet Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 2 Switch Installation
Installing the 10-Gigabit Ethernet X2 Module
a. Grip the sides of the module sleeve with your thumb and forefinger, and insert the module into the
socket on the module front panel. You will hear a click when the module is approximately 90 percent
installed.
b. Continue sliding the module into the socket until you hear a second click. The module connector is
now mated to the socket connector.
c. Verify that the module EMI gasket is in contact with the faceplate.
Tip With some modules you might need to pull out the latching sleeve as you slide the module into the
socket. When the EMI gasket makes contact with the module faceplate, slide the latching sleeve in to
secure the module in the socket.
Caution If you attempt to insert the bottom X2 module with the cooling fins pointing up, you will probably
permanently damage the connector.
Note Before removing the dust plugs and making any optical connections, observe the following
guidelines:
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Always keep the protective dust plugs on the unplugged fiber-optic cable connectors and the
module optical bores until you are ready to make a connection.
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Always inspect and clean the SC connector end-faces just before making any connections. Refer
to the Tip on this page for a pointer to a fiber-optic inspection and cleaning white paper.
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Always grasp the SC connector housing to plug or unplug a fiber-optic cable.
Step 5 Remove the dust plugs from the network interface cable SC connectors.
Save the dust plugs for future use.
Step 6 Inspect and clean the SC connector’s fiber-optic end-faces. Refer to the Tip below for a pointer to a
fiber-optic inspection and cleaning white paper.
Tip For complete information on inspecting and cleaning fiber-optic connections, refer to the document at
this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/tech/tk482/tk607/technologies_white_paper09186a0080254eba.shtml
Step 7 Remove the dust plugs from the module optical bores.
Step 8 Immediately attach the network interface cable SC connectors to the module.
