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Chapter B Connecting the Cisco MDS 9500 Series
Connecting to a Fibre Channel Port
Step 2
Press the release latch on the cable, grasp the connector near the connection point, and gently pull the
connector from the transceiver.
Step 3
Insert a dust plug into the cable end of the transceiver.
Step 4
Insert a dust plug onto the end of the cable.
Installing a Cable into an SFP Transceiver
Caution
To prevent possible damage to the cable or transceiver, install the transceiver in the port before installing
the cable in the transceiver.
To install a cable into a transceiver, follow these steps:
Step 1
Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap and follow its instructions for use.
Step 2
Remove the dust cover from the connector on the cable.
Step 3
Remove the dust cover from the cable end of the transceiver.
Step 4
Align the cable connector with the transceiver and insert the connector into the transceiver until it clicks
into place (see
Figure B-9
).
Figure B-9
Connecting the LC-Type Cable to a Fibre Channel Port
Caution
If the cable does not install easily, ensure that it is correctly oriented before continuing.
For instructions on verifying connectivity, see the
Cisco MDS 9000 Family CLI Configuration Guide
or
the
Cisco MDS 9000 Family Fabric Manager Configuration Guide
.
LC plug
SFP module
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