IBM SAN256B-6, Installation, Service And User Manual

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1 - Fiber-optic cable
2 - Bail
3 - Transceiver
Core routing blades
QSFPs installed in core routing blades are used for connecting inter-switch links (ICLs) between
SAN256B-6 and SAN512B-6 Directors or between SAN256B-6, SAN512B-6, SAN384B-2, and SAN768B-2
Directors. Interconnecting these devices increases the number of useable ports for device connections.
Following are types of QSFPs installed in core routing blades:
v Separate MTP cable and transceiver. The transceiver is inserted into the blade port and the cable plugs
into a QSFP on the other end of the ICL.
1. Pull tab
2. QSFP cable
3. QSFP transceiver
Note: If the fiber optic cables are not connected to the transceivers, make sure the rubber sealing
gaskets are plugged into the transceivers.
v 2 km 4x16 Gbps QSFP transceiver with integrated MTP cable. The transceiver is inserted into the blade
port connector and integrated cable plugs into a QSFP on the other end of the ICL, a patch panel, or a
patch cable. Refer to “4x16 Gbps 2 km LWL QSFP” on page 70 for more information.
v
2 km 4x32 Gbps QSFP transceiver with LC connectors. The transceiver is inserted into the blade port
connector and single-mode optical fiber (SMF) LC cable connects the transceiver to the other end of the
ICL or a patch panel.
Figure 32. QSFP cable and transceiver with bail open
Figure 33. QSFP transceiver with separate cable
Installing Transceivers and Cables
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