LSI AP1172-E1 manual Interface Cables and Connections, E4400 Command Module

Command Module Site Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Interface Cables and Connections

This section provides information about command module interface cables, such as GBIC minihubs and SFP transceivers, and their appropriate connections. See Figure 2-5and Figure 2-6 on page 2-14for command module interface connector examples.

E4400 Command Module

The E4400 command module supports Fibre Channel connections to both hosts and drive modules. Up to four host minihubs and four drive minihubs, for a maximum of eight connections, can be installed in each command module. The E4400 supports two types of minihubs:

•GBIC minihub – contains a pair of connectors for attaching either of the following:

•Optical GBIC module – used with fiber optic cable

•Copper GBIC module – used with copper fiber cable

•DB-9 minihub – contains a pair of DB-9 connectors for attaching copper fiber cable

Fiber Optic or

Copper Fiber Cable

GBIC Module

Copper Fiber Cable

DB-9 Connector

Figure 2-5 Optical and Copper GBICs

2-12 Command Module and Drive Module Site Preparation Guide