Inspecting the Equipment
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Note: The cable connector is keyed so the cable can only be inserted one way.
The cable acts somewhat like a null modem cable in that the transmit from one
end of the cable connects to the receive at the other end of the cable. The cable
connectors are typically labeled A and B. In addition, one strand of the cable is
labeled (with the vendor name and other information) while the other strand is
unlabeled.
Table 3-1. Fibre Channel Cable (SC to SC Connectors) Part Numbers
Length Part Number
Meters Feet Plenum1Riser2
2 6.6 10800122 10800132
5 16.4 10800123 10800133
10 32.8 10800124 10800134
20 65.6 10800125 10800135
30 98.4 10800126 10800136
50 164 10800127 10800137
100 328.1 10800128 10800138
250 820.2 10800129 10800139
500 1640.4 10800130 10800140
Notes:
1. Plenum cables are designed for installation in air ducts. Plenum materials are
manufactured to meet UL standards for flammability (produce little smoke).
2. Riser cables can be used in computer rooms. Riser cable materials are not classified
according to flammability or toxic gas emissions.
Figure 3-2. Fibre Channel Cable Connector
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