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Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Hardware Installation Guide
Chapter 4 Maintenance and Upgrade Procedures for the ASA 5500-X
Installing and Removing the SFP Modules
Installing and Removing the SFP Modules
The SFP module is a hot-swappable input/output device that plugs into the SFP ports. This section
describes how to install and remove the SFP modules in the ASA to provide optical Gigabit Ethernet
connectivity, and it includes the following topics:
• Installing the SFP Module, page 4-11
• Removing the SFP Module, page 4-12
Caution Protect your SFP modules by inserting clean dust plugs into the SFPs after the cables are extracted from
them. Be sure to clean the optic surfaces of the fiber cables before you plug them back into the optical
bores of another SFP module. Avoid getting dust and other contaminants into the optical bores of your
SFP modules. The optics do not operate correctly when obstructed with dust.
Warning
Because invisible laser radiation may be emitted from the aperture of the port when no cable is
connected, avoid exposure to laser radiation and do not stare into open apertures.
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Installing the SFP Module
To install the SFP module, perform the following steps.
Detailed Steps
Step 1 Align the SFP module with the port, and slide the SFP module into the port slot until it locks into
position, as shown in Figure 4-14.
Figure 4-14 Installing an SFP Module
Caution Do not remove the optical port plugs from the SFP until you are ready to connect the cabling.
1 Optical port plug 2 SFP port slot
3 SFP module
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