95741 Sixth Edition 8-7
Clean Fibre Channel Components
Fibre Channel Hub Slot
To clean a Fibre Channel hub slot, refer to Figure 8-4):
Before cleaning any Fibre Channel hub slot, notify the customer of the exact
hub and slot(s) that require cleaning. Customers may have a maintenance
contract with another vendor to maintain hubs and other devices on the
network.
Note: Ensure no I/O is present at the applicable hub slot.
1. Remove the applicable Fibre Channel cable and clean if necessary. Ensure
you follow the specified cleaning procedures in this section.
2. Remove the GBIC from the applicable slot and clean if necessary. Ensure
you follow the specified cleaning procedures in this section.
3. Blow any dust from the Fibre Channel cable ferrule using compressed air by
positioning the air nozzle approximately 50 mm (2 in.) away from the
connector and blowing for 5 seconds.
4. Clean inside the slot with a swab saturated with isopropyl alcohol if
necessary.
5. Repeat Step 2.
Figure 8-4. Fibre Channel Hub
1. Fibre Channel Cable
2. Fibre Channel GBIC
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