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Feature codes for Fibre Channel cables
Use these feature codes to order Fibre Channel cables to connect Fibre Channel
host adapters. Take note of the distance capabilities for cable types.
Table 20. Feature codes for Fibre Channel cables
Feature code Cable type Cable length Compatible Fibre Channel
host adapter features
1410 50 micron OM3 or higher
Fibre Channel cable,
multimode 40 m
(131 ft)
v Shortwave Fibre Channel
or FICON host adapter
(feature code 3354)
1411 50 micron OM3 or higher
Fibre Channel cable,
multimode 31 m
(102 ft)
1412 50 micron OM3 or higher
Fibre Channel conversion
cable, multimode 2 m
(6.5 ft)
1413 50 micron OM3 or higher
Fibre Channel cable,
multimode 2 m (6.5 ft)
1420 9 micron OS1 or higher
Fibre Channel cable, single
mode 31 m
(102 ft)
v Longwave Fibre Channel
or FICON adapter (feature
code 3454)
1421 9 micron OS1 or higher
Fibre Channel cable, single
mode 31 m
(102 ft)
1422 9 micron OS1 or higher
Fibre Channel conversion
cable, single mode 2 m
(6.5 ft)
1423 9 micron OS1 or higher
Fibre Channel cable, single
mode 2 m (6.5 ft)
Table 21. Multimode cabling limits
Fibre cable type Distance limits relative to 16 Gbps
OM1 (62.5 micron) Not recommended
OM2 (50 micron) 35 m, but not recommended
OM3 (50 micron) 100 m
OM4 (50 micron) 125 m
Configuration rules for host adapters
Use the following configuration rules and ordering information to help you order
host adapters.
When you configure your storage system, consider the following issues when you
order the host adapters:
v
How many host adapters will I install? You can install either two or four in
fixed locations in pairs.
v How can I balance the host adapters across the storage system to help ensure
optimum performance?
v What host adapter configurations help ensure high availability of my data?
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