Removing an SFP+ To remove the SFP+ from the NIU card: Pull the bale SFP+ clasp latch out and down. It will pivot downwards on its hinge. Pulling the SFP+ Transceiver Clasp Latch Out and Down Holding the extended bale clasp latch, pull the optical transceiver fully out of its socket in the NIU card. Removing the SFP+ Transceiver