Installing an SFP

Installing an SFP

A Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) is a compact transceiver that can operate at speeds of up to 1 gigabit per second and is available in both copper and fiber types. Inserting an SFP copper transceiver converts the SFP port to a 1000BASET port. Inserting an SFP fiber transceiver converts the SFP port to a 1000BASE-X port. Auto-negotiation is enabled by default on the SFP port into which you insert

your SFP transceiver. As soon as a link between the port and the network is established, the speed and mode are matched on both ends of the cable.

Caution! Only SFP transceivers provided by Citrix Systems are supported on NetScaler appliances. Attempting to install third-party SFP transceivers on your NetScaler appliance voids the warranty.

Insert SFP transceivers into the SFP ports on the front panel of the appliance. Removing an SFP transceiver does not affect the functioning of the appliance, except that the port is no longer available for traffic. However, frequent installation and removal of transceivers shortens their life span. Follow the removal procedure carefully to avoid damaging the SFP transceiver or the appliance.

Caution! Do not install the transceivers with the cables attached. Doing so can damage the cable, the connector, or the optical interface of the transceiver.

To install a copper SFP

1. Carefully remove a copper SFP module from the box.

2. Insert the copper SFP in the SFP slot, with the locking hinge in the DOWN position.

3. Push the copper SFP until it is in the locking position.

4. Move the locking hinge to the UP position and push the module into the slot.

To Install a fiber SFP

1. Carefully remove a fiber SFP module from the box.

2. Insert the fiber SFP in the SFP slot, with the locking hinge in the UP position.

3. Push the fiber SFP until it is in the locking position.

4. Move the locking hinge to the DOWN position.

5. Remove the fiber dust protector.

6. Move the locking hinge to the UP position and push the module into the slot.

Installing an XFP

Note: This section applies to the 12000 10G, MPX 15000, and MPX 17000 appliances.

A 10-Gigabit Small Form Factor Pluggable (XFP) is a compact optical transceiver that can operate at speeds of up to 10 gigabits per second. Autonegotiation is enabled by default on the XFP ports into which you insert your XFP transceiver. As soon as a link between the port and the network is established, the speed and mode are matched on both ends of the cable.

Caution! Only XFP transceivers provided by Citrix Systems are supported on NetScaler appliances. Attempting to install third-party XFP transceivers on your NetScaler appliance voids the warranty.

Insert the XFP transceivers into the XFP ports on the front panel of the appliance. Removing an XFP transceiver does not affect the functioning of the appliance, except that the port is no longer available for traffic. However, frequent installation and removal of transceivers shortens their life span. Follow the removal procedure carefully to avoid damaging the transceiver or the appliance.

Caution! Do not install the transceivers with the cables attached. Doing so can damage the cable, the connector, or the optical interface of the transceiver.

To Install an XFP

1. Remove an XFP module carefully from the box.

2. Insert the XFP in the XFP slot, with the locking hinge in the UP position.

3. Push the XFP until it is in the locking position.

4. Move the locking hinge to the DOWN position.

5. Remove the fiber dust protector.

6. Move the locking hinge to the UP position and push the module into the slot.