Q-Logic MKII-BASE16 user manual Incorrect Cabling, NPort Connections, Fiber Optic Connections

Installation

Incorrect Cabling

Cabling connected incorrectly will not damage the GBICs or the Switch.

N_Port Connections

Connect Fiber Channel N_Ports to F_Ports on the Switch. All 16 ports on the Switch will function as F_Ports. The Switch will automatically discover which N_Port is connected to which F_Port during Fibre Channel Login process as each N_Port is powered up.

Fiber Optic Connections

Note in Figure 2-3 that each N_Port connects to the switch with a pair of connectors. Connect the transmit connector on the N_Port to the receive connector on the assigned F_Port. Connect the receive connector on the N_Port to the transmit connector on the assigned F_Port.

Keys on “Duplex” cable assemblies (a connector-pair containing both transmit and receive fastened together in one unit), prevent you from connecting them incorrectly.

On the F_Port end of the connection, on the top row of F_Ports, the transmit connector is the right-hand connector of each pair. On the bottom row of F_Ports, the transmit connector is the left-hand connector of each pair.

On the N_Port end, you will have to consult the appropriate adapter or device manual to determine which is which.

Copper Connections

HSSDC connectors are duplex cable assemblies. That is, both the transmit and receive contacts are part of the same keyed plug assembly. You can’t plug them in wrong.

NL_Port Connections

Ports 1, 2, 5, 6, 9, 10, 13, and 14 on the Switch will function as FL_Ports if connected to NL_Ports. The Switch will automatically discover which NL_Port(s) are connected to which FL_Port during Fibre Channel Login process as each N_Port is powered up.

The Switch FL_Ports support Loop devices running Fibre Channel Public Loop mode. Refer to the Fibre Channel FC-FLA specification.

Fiber Optic Connections

Keys on “Duplex” cable assemblies (a connector-pair containing both transmit and receive fastened together in one unit), prevent you from connecting them incorrectly.

On the FL_Port end of the connection, on the top row of FL_Ports, the transmit connector is the right-hand connector of each pair. On the bottom row of FL_Ports, the transmit connector is the left-hand connector of each pair.

On the NL_Port end, you will have to consult the appropriate adapter or device manual to determine which is which.

GigWorks MKII-16 Switch Model MKII-BASE16		Installation 2-9
Installer's/User's Manual	59003-01 Rev. A