Press the optical cable connector latch down, and gently pull out the optical cable. Optical equipment is sensitive. Slide. Small Form-factor Pluggable modules (SFP module) are the workhorses of modern network connectivity, enabling flexible fiber optic or copper links between switches, routers, firewalls, and servers. Whether you're upgrading bandwidth, replacing a faulty unit, or reconfiguring your topology, knowing. Ultimate new design with the most advanced splice & patch system and cable management ever developed for high density applications on carrier & transmission side. Slide out the SFP+. SFP, SFP+, SFP28, QSFP, and QSFP28 are hot-swappable modules. The installation process can be taken by the following instructions. To ensure device safety and facilitate routine maintenance, do not remove dust plugs from optical fiber ports before connecting them, and clearly mark TX/RX ports on. The QSFP-DD, QSFP, and SFP transceiver modules are hot-swappable and connect the electrical circuitry of the system with an optical external network. The following figure shows the QSFP-DD transceiver, but the procedures outlined in this document apply to all pluggable transceivers.