95741 Sixth Edition 8-5
Clean Fibre Channel Components
2. Gently wipe the ferrule and the end surface of the connector with an
alcohol pad. Ensure that the pad makes full contact with the end surface.
3. Wait 5 seconds for the surface to dry.
4. Repeat Step 1.
5. Wipe the ferrule and the end surface of the connector using a clean surface
of the alcohol pad.
6. Wait 5 seconds for the surface to dry.
7. Repeat Step 1 for final cleaning.

9840 Fibre Channel Drive Ports

To clean the drive ports (such as the one in Figure 8-2):
1. Remove the Fibre Channel cables to gain access to Ports A and B.
2. Blow any dust from the ferrule and the end of the port using compressed
air by positioning the air nozzle approximately 50 mm (2 in.) away from the
connector and blowing for 5 seconds.
3. Gently wipe the ferrule and the end surface of the port with an alcohol pad.
Ensure that the pad makes full contact with the end surface.
4. Wait 5 seconds for the surface to dry.
5. Repeat Step 2.
6. Wipe the ferrule and the end surface of the port using a clean surface of the
alcohol pad.
7. Wait 5 seconds for the surface to dry.
8. Repeat Step 2.
Figure 8-2. 9840 Fibre Channel Drive Ports
1. Fibre Channel Ports
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