Sun Microsystems STOREDGE A5000, Installation And Service Manual

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7-8 Sun StorEdge A5000 Installation and Service Manual • September 1999
7.2.2 Fiber Optic Cable
Caution –
Follow these guidelines to avoid causing damage to fiber optic cables.
The maximum bend radius for fiber optic cables is 1.2 inches (3 cm).
Make sure to grasp the connector when disconnecting a fiber optic cable. Never
disconnect a fiber optic cable by pulling on the cable.
To avoid damage due to contamination or abrasion, always put dust covers on the
fiber optic cable connectors when the cable is disconnected.
Note – Dirty fiber optic cable connectors can impeded data transfer. Before
replacing a fiber optic cable, be sure that the connectors on the cable are clean.
Disconnect the cable as described in the following procedure. Lightly dip a cotton
swab in a solution of isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol. Use the swab and clean inside
both connectors. Reconnect the connectors. If the fiber optic cable still registers as
being faulty, replace the fiber optic cable.
1. Disconnect the fiber optic cable from the GBIC (
FIGURE 7-3
).
FIGURE 7-3
Disconnecting a Fiber Optic Cable From a GBIC
2. Disconnect the fiber optic cable from the other device.
3. Replace the cable.