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Remove the OSFP module

Use this information to remove the OSFP module.

About this task

Required tools
  • OSFP interface plate pads

  • Thermal grease

Required tools

Prepare the following screwdrivers to ensure you can install and remove corresponding screws properly.
Screw Type/UsageScrewdriver Type
Hex screw4.5 mm hex head screwdriver
Releasing OSFP module from conduction plateFlat head screwdriver
Attention
Watch the procedure
  • A video of this procedure is available at YouTube.

Procedure

  1. Make preparations for this task.
    1. Remove the tray from the enclosure. See Remove a tray from the enclosure.
    2. Remove the tray cover. See Remove the tray cover.
    3. Remove the cross bar. See Remove the cross bar.
  2. Acquire the OSFP adapter cable connector covers.
    1. Open the in-tray tool box.
    2. Take out the cable connector covers. Take out two covers when removing one CX8 mezzanine module; four covers if removing two CX8 mezzanine modules.
    Figure 1. Acquiring OSFP adapter cable connector covers

  3. Acquire the OSFP adapter cable removal tool.
    1. Open the in-tray tool box.
    2. Take out the cable removal tool.
    Figure 2. Acquiring CX8 mezzanine module cable removal tool

  4. Acquire the OSFP sideband cable holder.
    1. Open the in-tray tool box.
    2. Take out the cable holder.
    Figure 3. Acquiring OSFP sideband cable holder

  5. Remove the cable retainer from the CX8 mezzanine module.
    1. Remove two T15 screws from the CX8 mezzanine module.
    2. Remove the cable retainer from the CX8 mezzanine module.
    Note

    For reference, the torque required for the screws to be fully tightened/removed is 5.0+/- 0.5 in-lbs, 0.55+/- 0.056 N-m.

    Figure 4. Removing the cable retainer on the CX8 mezzanine module

  6. Disconnect the OSFP adapter cables from the CX8 mezzanine module. Use the cable removal tool acquired in Step 3.
    1. Pinch the latch on the tool.
    2. While pinching the latch, insert the tool into the cable connector.
    3. Release the latch. Hold the tool; then, lift up the cable connector.
      Figure 5. Disconnecting the OSFP cable

  7. Take the covers acquired in Step 2 and install the covers to all the OSFP adapter cables.
    Figure 6. Installing covers to the OSFP adapter cables

  8. Take the cable holder acquired in Step 4, and install the cable holder to the OSFP sideband cable that is connected to the CX8 Mezzanine Module.
    Figure 7. Installing cable holder to the OSFP sideband cable

  9. Disconnect the OSFP sideband cable.
    Figure 8. Disconnecting OSFP sideband cable

  10. Remove the OSFP module.
    1. Remove five T10 screws from the OSFP module.
    2. Remove the OSFP module.
    Figure 9. Removing the OSFP module

  11. Remove the OSFP module cold plate.
    1. Remove four PH1 screws from the OSFP cold plate.
    2. Remove the OSFP cold plate.
    Figure 10. Removing OSFP module cold plate

After you finish

If you are instructed to return the component or optional device, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.