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support both Gigabit Ethernet (GE) and Fibre Channel (FC)
transceivers. The SAN Router is shipped with four SFP transceivers
for Multi-Mode Fibre (MMF) connectivity. MMF Fibre supports
transmission lengths up to 550 m. The provided SFPs are compatible
with both Fibre Channel and GE connections. The SAN Router
supports other SFPs for different cable types. The transceivers you
choose must match the port configuration.
For a list of SFP modules that are qualified and available, see
Small
form factor pluggable
on page 60. For continued compliance with laser
safety standards, only approved Class 1 transceivers from an
approved vendor list should be installed in the SAN Router. See
Small form factor pluggable
on page 60 for a vendor list.
SFP cable requirements
Table 10
Small form factor pluggable (SFP) cables
Cable Spec Medium Connector Style FC/GE
100-SM-LL-L 10 Km fiber LC
connector SFP with LC
connector FC
1000Base-LX 10 Km fiber LC
connector SFP with LC
connector GE
100-M5-SN-I 550 m fiber LC
connector SFP with LC
connector FC
1000Base-SX 550 m fiber LC
connector SFP with LC
connector GE
100-TW-EL-S 33 m STP
HSSDC2
connector SFP with HSSDC2
connector FC
The following cables specifications are recommended.
Cable specifications
Both copper and fiber optic cable can be used on the SAN Router.
Table 11 lists compatible cable types.
NOTE:
SFPs are available; please contact your sales representative for a
quote.