Twinax Cable Insertion & Removal

The SFP+ ports used in 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GigE) NABs can be used with Twinax (twinaxial) cables when the pre-installed SFP+ modules are removed from the NAB ports.

The following types of Twinax cables can be used:

  • Active limiting Twinax cables with SFP+ connector ends (5–10 m in length)
  • Passive Twinax cables with SFP+ connector ends (0.5–7 m in length)

Below is an example of a suitable Twinax cable with a SFP+ connector end. (Twinax cables with SFP+ connector ends are not supplied by Solace.)

Twinax SFP+ Connector

  • Always follow ESD prevention procedures when inserting or removing SFP or SFP+ modules. Use an anti-static device. If no anti-static device is available, ground yourself by touching the metal part of the appliance chassis.
  • Always wear a grounded wrist strip when working on appliance equipment.
  • Treat all assemblies, components, and interface connections as static-sensitive.
  • Avoid working in carpeted areas and keep body movement to a minimum while removing or installing SFP modules to minimize the buildup of static charge.

Inserting Twinax Cables

To insert a Twinax cable into a SFP+ port of a 10GigE NAB when the pre-installed SFP+ module is removed from the port, do the following:

  1. Insert the SFP+ connector end of the Twinax cable into the SFP+ port.
  2. Gently press the SFP+ connector end into the port until it is firmly seated.

Removing Twinax Cables

To remove a Twinax cable from the SFP+ port of a 10GigE NAB, do the following:

  1. Gently pull the latch release on the SFP+ connector end of the Twinax cable to disengage the connector end.
  2. Grasp the SFP+ connector end of the cable between your thumb and index finger, and carefully pull the it towards you out from the port.