3Com Switch 4200G 10G Interface Module Installation Guide

1. XFP Interface Module

1.1 Appearance and front panel

Figure 1 Appearance of an XFP interface module

Figure 2 Front panel an XFP interface module

1.2 Installation
Step 1: Put on an ESD-preventive wrist strap and verify it is properly grounded. Then remove the XFP interface module from the package. Step 2: Loosen the filler panel mounting screws on the rear panel of the switch with a screwdriver and remove the filler panel. Step 3: Hold the fastening screws on the front panel of the XFP interface module, and gently push the module in along the slot guide rail until the module is in close contact with the switch. Step 4: Tighten the fastening screws with a screwdriver to secure the XFP interface module.

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(1): Switch (3): XFP interface module

(2): Optional module slot (4): Push-in direction

Figure 3 Installing an XFP interface module Note: (1) Store the filler panel for future use. (2) When tightening the fastening screws at both sides of the optional module with a screwdriver or an electric screwdriver, make sure that the torque is not bigger than 0.4 N-m.

1.3 Removal
Step 1: Put on an ESD-preventive wrist strap and verify it is properly grounded. Step 2: Loosen the fastening screws at both sides of the XFP interface module using a screwdriver. Step 3: Pull the XFP interface module towards you, until it completely comes out of the switch chassis. Note: When installing or removing an optional interface module, pay attention to the following points: (1) Do not use too much force in the operation, and do not touch the surface-mounted components directly with your hands. (2) After removing an optional module, if no new module is to be installed, install the filler panel as soon as possible to prevent dust and ensure the normal ventilation in the switch.

2. XENPAK Optical Module

2.1 Appearance and front panel

Figure 4 Appearance of a XENPAK optical module

Figure 5 Front panel of a XENPAK optical module

2.2 Installation
Step 1: Put on an ESD-preventive wrist strap and verify it is properly grounded. Then remove the XENPAK optical module from the package. Step 2: Loosen the two mounting screws on the small cover plate in the middle on the filler panel with a screwdriver and remove the small cover plate. Note: When installing a XENPAK optical module, you do not need to remove the entire filler panel. Just remove the small cover plate in the middle on the filler panel. Step 3: Hold the fastening screws on the front panel of the XENPAK optical module, and gently push the XENPAK optical module in along the slot guide rail until the XENPAK optical module is in close contact with the switch. Step 4: Tighten the fastening screws on the XENPAK optical module with a screwdriver to fix the XENPAK optical module on the filler panel.

(1): Switch (2): Filler panels for optional module slots (3): Small cover plate (removed) in the middle on the filler panel (4): Push-in direction (5): XENPAK Optical Module Figure 6 Installing a XENPAK optical module Note: (1) Retain the small cover plate for future use. (2) Do not tighten the module screws more than 0.4 Nm. (3) The switch 4200G supports hot swapping of XENPAK optical modules.

2.3 Removal
Step 1: Put on an ESD-preventive wrist strap and verify it is properly grounded. Step 2: Loosen the fastening screws at each side of the XENPAK optical module using a screwdriver. Step 3: Pull the XENPAK module until it comes out of the switch chassis.

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