U42093-J-Z716-1-74 Operating Manual
Installing the PSFR-CP41 Mounting the PSFR-CP41 in a Rack
Fibre Channel Connection
Beforeconnecting the PSFR-CP41 to other Fibre Channel devices, it is
important to understand the configuration requirements of the environment to
whichit will be connected. Failure to correctly configure a Fibre Channel device
mayimpair the operation of the storage area network to which it is attached.
Typicalinstallations will have the PSFR-CP41 connected to either an Arbitrated
Loop or Switched Fabricenvironment. For an arbitrated loop, the unit can be
directlyattached to the Fibre Channel host bus adapter or target device, in a
point to point fashion.Arbitrated loops also allow for the use of Fibre Channel
hubs,to which the unit can be directly attached. In Fibre Channel switched
environments,the switch is directly attached to the PSFR-CP41.
Both switchesand hubs may allow for individual ports to be configured for
differentmedia types. The PSFR-CP41 must be connected to the hub or switch
port with the appropriate cabling forthe m ediatype in use on both the PSFR-
CP41 and the port to which it is connected.
ThePSFR-CP41 suppor ts various Fibre Channel media types through the use
ofan internal Gigabaud Link Module (GLM). This module is factory installed and
maybe selected when ordering the unit.
Availablemedia types include:
Multi-Mode Fiber Support - 1.0625 Gbaud Dual SC connectors
Single-Mode Fiber Support - 1.0625Gbaud Dual SC connectors
Toconnect the PSFR-CP41 to the Fibre Channel Storage Area Network:
1. Remove the protectivecovers from the PSFR-CP41’s Fibre Channel
connectors.
2. With the PSFR-CP41 poweredoff, connect the PSFR-CP41 into your Fibre
Channelenvironment using the appropriate cabling. The connectors on the
PSFR-CP41are keyed. Be sure to insert the cable connectors in the proper
orientation.
Youmay need to use an adapter to match the type of Fibre Channel
cablingand connector used by the router. See Appendix A for cable
specifications.
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