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Brocade 6542 Blade Server SAN I/O Module for Inspur Shangri-la Chassis Hardware Reference Manual
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Installation and safety considerations when handling transceivers and cables
Installation and safety considerations when handling transceivers
and cables
The transceivers and cables must be installed with care to avoid power leakage and for the safety of
the equipment.
DANGER
Use only optical transceivers that are qualified by Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. and
comply with the FDA Class 1 radiation performance requirements defined in 21 CFR
Subchapter I, and with IEC 825-2. Optical products that do not comply with these standards
might emit light that is hazardous to the eyes.
Fiber-optic connector cleaning
To ensure proper functioning of the connectors, you must clean and protect the connectors from dust.
To avoid problems with the connection between the SFP+ optical transceivers and the fiber cable
connectors, Brocade strongly recommends cleaning both connectors each time you disconnect and
reconnect them. In particular, dust can accumulate in the connectors and cause problems such as
reducing the optic launch power.
To clean the fiber-optic cable connectors, Brocade recommends using a fiber-optic reel-type cleaner.
You can purchase this type of cleaner from
http://www.fisfiber.com/
.
Handling optical transceivers
Handle the optical transceivers carefully to avoid damage to the equipment.
Before installing an optical transceiver, be aware of the following guidelines:
• The housing on the optical transceiver includes an integral guide key that is designed to prevent
you from inserting the transceiver incorrectly.
• Use minimal pressure when you insert an optical transceiver in the port. Forcing the transceiver into
the port can cause damage to the transceiver or the switch module port.
• You can insert or remove an optical transceiver while the blade server chassis is powered on.
• You must first insert the optical transceiver in the port before connecting the cables.
• You must remove the cable from the optical transceiver before you remove the optical transceiver
from the switch module.
To order Brocade-branded optical transceivers and cables, contact your sales representative.
For a complete list of optical transceivers and other interoperable hardware, visit the MyBrocade
website at:
http://my.brocade.com
.
Cabling guidelines for fiber-optic cables
After modifying the switch module IP address and domain name, it is recommended that you cable all
external ports to fabric connections before bringing the switch module online.
To avoid damage to the fiber-optic cables, be aware of the following guidelines:
