Networking Connectivity
Intel® 10 Gigabit AF DA Dual Port Server Adapter
Attaching and removing the SFP+ Direct Attach Cable

Attaching the SFP+ Direct Attach Cable

  1. Turn the cable so that the connector retention tab and gold fingers are on the same side as the network adapter retention clip. Refer to figure 1.
  2. Push the cable connector straight in using light force until it clicks.


Figure 1. Retention tab and retention clip

Removing the SFP+ Direct Attach Cable
Preferred method:

  1. Pull straight back on the cable release ring. See figure 2. The ring lowers the retention tab, releasing the cable.
  2. The cable will slide free from the adapter.


Figure 2. Cable release

Alternate method:

  1. Slightly lift the retention clip on the adapter. Refer to figure 3.
  2. The cable will slide free from the adapter.


Figure 3. Retention tab and retention clip

Note Removing the cable without releasing the retention tab may damage the cable or the adapter.

This applies to:
Intel® 10 Gigabit AF DA Dual Port Server Adapter
Intel® Ethernet Server Adapter X520 Series

Solution ID: CS-029751
Date Created: 17-Sep-2008
Last Modified: 17-Jul-2011
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