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Cisco MDS 9100 Series Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 3 Connecting the Cisco MDS 9100 Series
Connecting to a Fibre Channel Port
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 3-6
).
Figure 3-6
Connecting the LC-Type Cable to a Fibre Channel Port
Caution
If the cable does not install easily, ensure it is correctly oriented before continuing.
For instructions on verifying connectivity, see the Cisco Fabric Manager Fundamentals Configuration
Guide and the Cisco NX-OS Fundamentals Configuration Guide.
Removing a Cable from an SFP Transceiver
Caution
When pulling a cable from a transceiver, grip the body of the connector. Do not pull on the jacket sleeve,
because this can compromise the fiber-optic termination in the connector.
Caution
If the cable does not remove easily, ensure that any latch present on the cable has been released before
continuing.
LC plug
SFP module
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