Install a Transceiver or an Adapter

Before you begin

Attach an antistatic wrist strap to your wrist.

About this task

Data ports 3 and 4 support QSFP28 that can be used with 50Gbps or 100Gbps transceivers, and 10 and 25 Gbps transceivers with an adapter.

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Data ports 3 and 4 on the back panel of the ExtremeCloud IQ Controller E3125
Ports 3 and 4 on the back panel of the ExtremeCloud IQ Controller E3125
Table 1. Data Ports 3 and 4 specifications
Callout Port
1 Port 3 (Data Port 3) 10/25/50/100GbE, QSFP28
2 Port 4 (Data Port 4) 10/25/50/100GbE, QSFP28

Procedure

  1. Remove the transceiver from its packaging.
    If there is a protective dust cover on the transceiver connector, do not remove it yet. Remove the cover when you connect a cable.
  2. Hold the transceiver so that the connector seats properly.
  3. Carefully align the transceiver with the port slot.
  4. Push the transceiver into the port slot until it clicks and locks into place.