McDATA 3000 manual Connecting Fibre Channel Cabling

Network Interface Connections

Topology Issues For each segment of the network, you need to decide what type of cable and fiber to use. Table B-1 lists the McDATA-recommended Fibre types.

Table B-1	Fiber Type and Distance Restrictions
	Fiber	Wavelength	Physical Rate	Data Rate	Maximum Cable
	Type	(nm)	(GHz)	(MBps)	Length
	(microns)				(meters)
	50/125 Multi-mode	850	1.0625	106.25	450
	(Short Wave)	850	2.1250	212.50	260
	62.5/125 Multi-mode	850	1.0625	106.25	250
	(Short Wave)	850	2.1250	212.50	120
	9/125 Single-mode	1300	1.0625	106.25	10000
	(Long Wave)	1300	2.1250	212.50	10000

Connecting Fibre Channel Cabling

NOTE: The installer must ensure the correct optical transceiver is used on the UltraNet Edge equipment.

Use this section to connect the cabling for the UltraNet Edge 3000 Fibre Channel interface.

The Fibre Channel connection uses the standard LC connector.

1.Locate the I/O interface configured as Fibre Channel.

2.Locate the FC fiber cable with the standard LC connector.

Receive

Transmit

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3.Align the cable connectors Receive (Rx) and Transmit (Tx) with the FC interface Rx and Tx. Gently insert the connectors.

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