IBM Partner Pavilion DS4100 manual Removing an LC-LC fibre-channel cable

2.If necessary, remove the protective cap from the SFP module, as shown in Figure 34 on page 47. Save the protective cap for future use.

3.Remove the two protective caps from one end of the LC-LC cable, as shown in Figure 41. Save the protective caps for future use.

Fiber-optic cable

Protective cap

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Figure 41. 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 DS4100. 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 42.

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Figure 42. 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 the SFP module that is installed in a DS4000 EXP100.

Removing an LC-LC fibre-channel cable

Complete the following steps to remove an LC-LC fibre-channel cable:

Attention: To avoid damaging the LC-LC cable or SFP module, make sure that you press and hold the lever to release the latches before you remove the cable from the SFP module. Ensure that the levers are in the released position when removing the cable. When removing the cable from the SFP module, make sure that you do not grasp the SFP module plastic tab.

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