Removing And Installing Transceivers; Time Required; Items Required; Removing And Installing An Sfp+ Optical Transceiver - IBM System Storage SAN384B-2 Installation, Service And User Manual

Removing and installing transceivers

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Removing and installing an SFP+ optical transceiver

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SAN384B-2 Installation, Service, and User Guide
Attention: Use only transceivers that are supported for this product. Only
transceivers purchased from IBM are supported. The use of transceivers that are
not supported may cause data loss or cause the product to malfunction. For a
listing of transceivers compatible with this product:
v Go to the IBM Support Portal www.ibm.com/supportportal.
v In the Search field, enter b-type supported transceiver.
v Alternatively, use this direct link: http://www-01.ibm.com/support/
docview.wss?uid=ssg1S1004421
Note: The 16 Gbps-capable SFP+s auto-negotiate at 4, 8, and 16 Gbps. The
single-speed 10 Gbps SFP+s can also be used in the 16 Gbps port blades.
The 8 Gbps-capable mSFPs and SFP+s auto-negotiate at 2, 4, and 8 Gbps.
The mSFPs are compatible only with the FC8-64 high density port blade.
The 16 Gbps SFP+s should be used only with the FC16-32 and FC16-48 port
blades.
Attention: With increasing speeds of optical connections, the cleanliness of the
connections assumes greater importance in ensuring maximum performance and
error free transmission. Due to the tighter tolerances associated with state of the art
optics, levels of contamination that were acceptable at lower speeds may not be at
higher speeds. While IEC Standard 61300-3-35 specifies a set of guidelines for
trouble free performance, most issues can be avoided by adhering to the best
practices:
v When cables or connectors are not in use for extended periods of time, use the
dust covers provided.
v Ensure that the cable length and type that is used are suitable for the speed and
application.
v Inspect and clean optical connections and fiber cables before you connect or
reconnect components.
v Ensure that cables are properly seated within the connector.
Kits are commercially available for cleaning and inspecting these connections. IBM
also offers services that will ensure optimal condition of the network.
The replacement procedure for one transceiver takes less than five minutes
v Replacement mSFP or SFP+
v Optical transceiver extraction tool (for SFP+ transceivers)
The SAN384B-2 comes with a transceiver extraction tool (see Figure 41 on page 91)
and holster. The extraction tool is designed to remove transceivers from blades
where the space is limited.