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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:
v
An SFP module that is installed in a Fibre Channel switch port
v
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:
v
Press and hold the lever to release the latches before you remove the cable from
the SFP module.
v Make sure that the levers are in the released position when you remove the
cable.
v
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 27.
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 28 on page 34.
Figure 26. Inserting an LC-LC Fibre Channel cable into an SFP module
Figure 27. LC-LC Fibre Channel cable lever and latches
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