To Connect the Optical Cable
Chapter 2 • Hardware Installation and Removal
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Note -
Be careful not to push the bracket past the grounding tabs of the transceiver housing.
Ensure that the LEDs are properly aligned with the holes in the bracket.
e.
Replace the screws that attach the HBA to the bracket.
f.
Reinstall the SFP(s), if removed in
.
7.
Insert the HBA into the empty PCI-Express 8-lane slot.
8.
Press firmly until the HBA is seated.
9.
Secure the mounting bracket of the HBA to the case with the panel screw or clip.
10.
Replace the system case and tighten the case screws.
The HBA is now installed and you can connect the optical cables.
To Connect the Optical Cable
Note -
The HBA does not allow normal data transmission on an optical link unless it is
connected to another similar or compatible Fibre Channel product (that is, multimode to
multimode).
Use multimode fiber-optic cable, intended for short-wave lasers, that adheres to the
specifications listed in
.
1.
Connect the fiber-optic cable to an LC connector on the HBA.
shows the dual port HBA.
FIGURE 2-2
Connecting the Optical Cable: Single Port HBA