IBM DS4700 manual Removing fiber-optic cable protective caps

Fibre-optic cable

Protective cap

Figure 39. Removing fiber-optic cable protective caps

4.Carefully insert this end of the LC-LC cable into an SFP module that is installed in the DS4700 Express. The cable connector is keyed to ensure it is inserted into the SFP module correctly. Holding the connector, push in the cable until it clicks into place, as shown in Figure 40.

Figure 40. Inserting an LC-LC fibre-channel cable into an SFP module

5.Remove the two protective caps from the other end of the LC-LC cable. Save the protective caps for future use.

6.Connect this end of the LC-LC cable to one of the following devices:

vAn SFP module that is installed in a separate EXP810 or EXP710 storage expansion enclosure or other DS4000 storage expansion enclosure

vAn SFP module that is installed in a fibre channel switch port

vA fibre channel host bus adapter port

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