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Brocade
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X6-4 Director Hardware Installation Guide
Installing Transceivers and Cables
This device supports only transceivers that are qualified for Brocade products.
For current information on qualified transceivers supported by this device, refer to the
Brocade Transceiver Support Matrix
and the resources on the Brocade Transceiver Module webpage. These resources include transceiver data sheets.
The following note applies to QSFP transceivers on core routing blades.
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To connect an ICL between a QSFP on a Brocade X6 Director core routing blade and a QSFP on a DCX 8510 Director
core routing blade, use the 4x32G QSFP28 SWL transceiver that supports 4x32G and 4x16G operation. Use the
appropriate ICL kit to meet Brocade X6 QSFP requirements. Contact your Brocade X6 representative for ordering
information.
The following notes apply to transceiver cables:
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Cables come in specific predetermined fixed lengths that are qualified by Brocade. For SFP transceiver connections,
use an appropriate cable with LC connectors to connect between the blade and device.
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For connecting QSFP transceivers on core routing blades to ICLs, use an appropriate QSFP-to-QSFP standard cable.
This cable provides a single quad connector on each end for connecting between director QSFPs.
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For connecting FC32-64 blade QSFPs to QSFPs, use an appropriate fiber optic cable that provides a single quad
connector on each end for connecting between device QSFPs.
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For connecting FC32-64 blade QSFPs to individual SFP transceivers, use an appropriate fiber optic QSFP-to-SFP
breakout cable. This cable provides a single quad connector for the QSFP and four separate links, each with LC
connectors, for connecting to device SFP+ transceivers.
The following figures show examples of QSFP-to-QSFP and QSFP breakout cables. The breakout cables are useful for
ICLs if connecting to a patch panel.
Figure 27: QSFP-to-QSFP Standard Cables
1. QSFP quad connector
Figure 28: QSFP-to-SFP Breakout Cables
1. QSFP MPO connector
2. SFP connectors
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