Cisco 3560 Switches Installing SFP Modules

Removing and installing an SFP module WS-C3560V2-48TS-S can shorten its useful life. Do not remove and insert SFP

modules more often than is absolutely necessary.

Step 1 Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and to a bare metal surface on the chassis.

Step 2 Find the send (TX) and receive (RX) markings that identify the top side of the SFP module.

Note On some SFP modules, the send and receive (TX and RX) markings might be replaced by arrows

that show the direction of the connection, either send or receive (TX or RX).

Step 3 Align the SFP module in front of the slot opening.

Step 4 Insert the SFP module into the slot until you feel the connector on the module snap into place in the rear

of the slot.

Step 5 For fiber-optic SFP modules, remove the dust plugs from the optical ports, and store them for later use.

Caution Do not remove the dust plugs from the fiber-optic SFP module port or the rubber caps from the

fiber-optic cable until you are ready to connect the cable. The plugs and caps protect the SFP module

ports and cables from contamination and ambient light.

Step 6 Insert the cable connector into the SFP module:

 • For fiber-optic SFP modules, insert the LC or MT-RJ cable connector into the SFP module.

 • For copper SFP modules, insert the RJ-45 cable connector into the SFP module.

Note When connecting to 1000BASE-T SFP modules, be sure to use a twisted four-pair, Category 5 cable.

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