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Cisco MDS 9216 Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter3 Connecting the Cisco MDS 9216 Switch
Connecting to a Fibre Channel Port
Figure3-4 Connecting an LC-Type Cable to an 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:
Step1 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.
Step2 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.
Step3 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.
Step4 Remove the dust plugs from the cable and the cable-end of the transceiver.
Step5 Align and insert the cable end into the transceiver (see Figure3-4) until the latch
clicks. Cables are keyed to prevent incorrect installation. If the cable does not
slide in easily, verify it is correctly oriented.
Step6 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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