Cisco Optical Transceiver Handling Guide
This guide describes the general handling measures and precautions when handling optical transceivers to ensure they can be handled with reduced risk for damage.
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Maintaining SFP, SFP+, or QSFP+ Transceivers and Fiber-Optic Cables
SFP, SFP+, or QSFP+ transceivers and fiber optic cables must be kept clean and dust-free to maintain high signal accuracy and prevent damage to the connectors. Attenuation (loss of light) is increased