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Chapter3 Connecting the Cisco MDS 9216 Switch
Connecting to a Fibre Channel Port
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Cisco MDS 9216 Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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The Cisco MDS 9000 Family supports both Fibre Channel and Gigabit Ethernet
protocol for SFP transceivers. Each transceiver must match the transceiver on the
other end of the cable, and the cable must not exceed the stipulated cable length
for reliable communications. Refer to the release notes for the list of specific
supported SFP transceivers. SFP transceivers can be ordered separately or with
the Cisco MDS 9216 Switch.
Warning
Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from disconnected fibers or
connectors. Do not stare into beams or view directly with optical instruments.
Statement 1051
Caution Wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap connected to the chassis when handling
transceivers. Keep optical connectors covered when not in use, and do not touch
connector ends. Avoid removing and inserting transceivers more often than
necessary.
Caution To prevent damage to the fiber optic cables, do not place more tension on them
than the rated limit and do not bend to a radius of less than 1 inch if there is no
tension in the cable, or 2 inches if there is tension in the cable.
Note Use only Cisco SFP transceivers on the Cisco MDS 9216 Switch. Each Cisco SFP
transceiver is encoded with model information that enables the switch to verify
that the SFP transceiver meets the requirements for the switch. For instructions
specific to the transceiver type, refer to the Installation Notes for the Cisco Small
Form-Factor Pluggable Modules provided with the transceiver.