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Fibre Cabling
Following are steps that should be completed with cabling:
1.
Maintain a configuration plan. In addition to cabling topologies and list of networking
components, the plan can also include firmware and software maintenance details.
2.
Confirm that you have a Fibre Channel cable that loops 6-inch or longer.
3.
Ensure proper airflow and keep cables away from ventilation airflow outlets.
Cabling steps:
1.
Remove the SFP module
(1)
from its static-protective package.
2.
Remove the dust plug
(2)
from the SFP transceiver module.
3.
Insert the SFP module into one of the system host ports. The module will snap into place.
4.
Remove the two protective caps
(3)
from the LC-to-LC type cable. Save the protective
caps for future use.
5.
Connect a LC-to-LC type cable
(4)
.
6.
Carefully insert the cable into an SFP module that is already on the system. The cable
connector is keyed and will click into place.
7.
Remove the protective caps on the other end and connect this end to an SFP transceiver
module on a Fibre Channel switch port or a Fibre Channel host bus adapter (HBA) port.
