Below, we break down the five most common installation mistakes and show you exactly how to do it right, every time. Small Form-factor Pluggable modules (SFP module) are the workhorses of modern network connectivity, enabling flexible fiber optic or copper links between switches, routers, firewalls, and servers. Whether you're upgrading bandwidth, replacing a faulty unit, or reconfiguring your topology, knowing. This document details how to install CE16800 series switches. Laser beams will cause eye damage. Do not look into bores of optical modules or optical fibers without eye protection. You will get hands-on procedures, compatibility checkpoints, and operational limits pulled from IEEE Ethernet behavior and. These installation instructions provide overview and specification information for small form-factor pluggable (SFP/ SFP+/SFP28) modules, as well as instructions for installing and removing the modules. The fiber-optic SFP+ / SFP28 modules contain a laser that is classified as a “Class 1 Laser. Extreme Networks switches support the use of pluggable transceivers and cables in the SFP, SFP+, SFP28, QSFP-DD, QSFP+, and QSFP28 formats. Alcatel-Lucent tests and supports Alcatel-Lucent approved optics within their switch systems. Non-approved, third party optics are not.