Removing and Installing Cables into SFP Transceivers
To prevent damage to the fiber-optic cables, do not place more tension on them than the rated limit and
do not bend to a radius of less than one inch (2.5 cm) if there is no tension in the cable, or two inches (5
cm) if there is tension in the cable.
Caution
Installing a Cable into an SFP Transceiver
To prevent possible damage to the cable or transceiver, install the transceiver in the port before installing
the cable in the transceiver.
Caution
To install a cable into a transceiver, follow these steps:
Step 1
Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap and follow its instructions for use.
Step 2
Remove the dust cover from the connector on the cable.
Step 3
Remove the dust plug from the cable end of the transceiver.
Step 4
Align the cable connector with the transceiver and insert the connector into the transceiver until it clicks into place.
Figure 18: Connecting the LC-Type Cable to a Fibre Channel Port
If the cable does not install easily, ensure it is correctly oriented before continuing.
Caution
For instructions on verifying connectivity, see the
Cisco Fabric Manager Fundamentals Configuration Guide
and the
Cisco NX-OS Fundamentals Configuration Guide
.
Cisco MDS 9132T Fibre Channel Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Connecting the Cisco MDS 9132T Switch
Removing and Installing Cables into SFP Transceivers
