IBM Partner Pavilion DS4100 manual Connect a fibre channel cable

DANGER

Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Note the following.

Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam.

Attention: When you handle static-sensitive devices, take precautions to avoid damage from static electricity. For details about handling static-sensitive devices, see “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 18.

1.Remove the SFP module from its static-protective package.

2.Remove the protective cap from the SFP module, as shown in Figure 34. Save the protective cap for future use.

Plastic tab

Protective cap

SFP module

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Figure 34. Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) module

3.Remove the protective cap from the host port. Save the protective cap for future use.

4.Insert the SFP module into the host port until it clicks into place. See Figure 35.

RAID controller

SFP module

Fiber-optic cable

Figure 35. Installing an SFP module into the host port

5. Connect a fibre channel cable.

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