McDATA 3000 Interface configuration, cabling and optional transceivers, Connecting Gig-E, Cabling

			Network Interface Connections
Gigabit Ethernet	This section provides information about the Gigabit Ethernet (Gig-E)
Cabling	interface configuration, cabling and optional transceivers.
Connecting Gig-E	Use this section to connect the cabling for the Gig-E interface.
Cabling	1.	Locate the I/O interface configured as Gigabit Ethernet.
	2.	Locate the cable with the standard LC connector.
	3.	Align the cable connectors (Receive (Rx) and Transmit (Tx) with
		the Gig-E interface Rx and Tx. Gently insert the connector.
		Receive
			Transmit
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Removing Gig-E	Use this section to remove the cabling from the Gig-E interface.
Cabling	1.	Grasp the LC connector at the end of the fiber optic cable.

Fiber Optic

Transceiver

Fiber Optic

Cable

LC Connector Clip

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2.Depress the LC connector clip located underneath the connector before pulling to remove the cable from the I/O.

Gig-E Transceivers The Gig-E connection uses the standard LC connector. Either short wave (multi-mode) or long wave (single-mode) transceivers can be used with the Gig-E interface card. The specifications are located in Appendix C, Cables, Connectors, and Adapters. Instructions for

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