IBM DS3500, Installation, User'S, And Maintenance Manual

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5. Remove the two protective caps from the other end of the LC-LC cable. Save the protective caps for
future use.
6. Connect this end of the LC-LC cable to one of the following devices:
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An SFP module that is installed in a Fibre Channel switch port
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A Fibre Channel host bus adapter port
Removing an LC-LC Fibre Channel cable:
To remove an LC-LC Fibre Channel cable, complete the following steps.
Attention: To avoid damaging the LC-LC cable or SFP module, make sure that you observe the
following precautions:
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Press and hold the lever to release the latches before you remove the cable from the SFP module.
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Make sure that the levers are in the released position when you remove the cable.
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Do not grasp the SFP module plastic tab when you remove the cable.
1. On the end of the LC-LC cable that connects into the SFP module or host bus adapter, press down
and hold the lever to release the latches, as shown in Figure 3-15.
Lever
Latches
2. While pressing down the cable lever, carefully pull on the connector to remove the cable from the SFP
module, as shown in Figure 3-16 on page 3-12.
Figure 3-14. Inserting an LC-LC Fibre Channel cable into an SFP module
Figure 3-15. LC-LC Fibre Channel cable lever and latches
Chapter 3. Cabling the storage subsystem and storage enclosure
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