Removing a Transceiver from a QFX Series Device
Before you begin removing a transceiver from the QFX Series, ensure that you have taken the necessary precautions for safe handling of lasers (see Laser and LED Safety Guidelines and Warnings for the QFX Series).
Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available:
Electrostatic bag or an antistatic mat
Rubber safety caps to cover the transceiver and fiber-optic cable connector
Dust cover to cover the port
The transceivers for the QFX Series are hot-removable and hot-insertable field-replaceable units (FRUs). You can remove and replace them without powering off the device or disrupting device functions.
To remove a transceiver from the QFX Series: