Cisco Systems MDS 9200 Series manual Connecting to a Fibre Channel Port

Chapter 3 Connecting the Cisco MDS 9200 Series

Connecting to a Fibre Channel Port

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Connecting to a Fibre Channel Port

The Fibre Channel ports on the switch modules are compatible with LC-type fiber-optic SFP transceivers and cables. You can use the Fibre Channel ports to connect to the SAN or for in-band management. For information about configuring the switch for in-band management, see the Cisco MDS 9000 Family CLI Configuration Guide or the Cisco MDS 9000 Family Fabric Manager Configuration Guide.

The Cisco MDS 9000 Family supports both Fibre Channel and Gigabit Ethernet protocols 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. SFP transceivers can be ordered separately or with the Cisco MDS 9200 Series.

Warning Class 1 laser product. Statement 1008

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 wrist strap connected to the chassis when handling transceivers. Keep optical connectors covered when not in use, and do not touch connector ends. The fiber-optic connectors must be free of dust, oil, and other contaminants.

This section includes the following topics:

•Removing and Installing X2 Transceivers, page 3-6

•Removing and Installing SFP Transceivers, page 3-8

•Removing and Installing Cables into SFP Transceivers, page 3-11

•Maintaining SFP Transceivers and Fiber-Optic Cables, page 3-13

Removing and Installing X2 Transceivers

Caution Excessively removing and installing an X2 transceiver can shorten its life. Do not remove and insert X2 transceivers more often unless it is absolutely necessary. Cisco recommends disconnecting cables before installing or removing SFP transceivers to prevent damage to the cable or transceiver.

Note Use only Cisco X2 transceivers listed in Table B-10 on page B-8on the Cisco MDS 9200 Series. Each

X2 transceiver is encoded with model information that enables the switch to verify that the X2 transceiver meets the requirements for the switch. For instructions specific to the transceiver type, see the “X2 Transceiver Specifications” section on page B-7.

Cisco MDS 9200 Series Hardware Installation Guide

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