Cisco Systems MDS 9216 manual Installing an SFP Transceiver and Fiber Optic Cable

Chapter 3 Connecting the Cisco MDS 9216 Switch

Connecting to a Fibre Channel Port

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Figure 3-4 Connecting an LC-Type Cable to an SFP Transceiver

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LC plug of fiber optic cable

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SFP transceiver

Installing an SFP Transceiver and Fiber Optic Cable

To connect an SFP transceiver and fiber optic cable to a Fibre Channel port, follow these steps:

Step 1 Verify that the transceiver and cable type both have LC-connectors and are the required type for longwave or shortwave transmission and the required distances. The transceiver label generally lists the model and wavelength.

Step 2 Remove the dust plug from the port end of the transceiver by pressing the trigger on top of the plug to release the latch (clicks open) and pulling the plug out.

Step 3 Align and insert the transceiver into the port until the latch clicks. Transceivers are keyed to prevent incorrect installation; if it does not slide in easily, verify it is correctly oriented.

Step 4 Remove the dust plugs from the cable and the cable-end of the transceiver.

Step 5 Align and insert the cable end into the transceiver (see Figure 3-4) until the latch clicks. Cables are keyed to prevent incorrect installation. If the cable does not slide in easily, verify it is correctly oriented.

Step 6 Connect the other end of the cable to the external end system or switch.

For instructions on verifying connectivity on a module port, refer to the

Cisco MDS 9000 Family Configuration Guide.

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