Connecting To A Fibre Channel Port; Removing And Installing Sfp+ Transceivers - Cisco MDS 9396T Connecting Manual

Connecting to a Fibre Channel Port

Connecting to a Fibre Channel Port
The Fibre Channel ports in the Cisco MDS 9396T switch are compatible with LC-type fiber-optic SFP+
transceivers and cables (see the
these ports to connect to the SAN or for in-band management. For information about configuring the switch
for in-band management, see the
NX-OS Fundamentals Configuration
Each transceiver must match the transceiver on the other end of the cable, and the cable must not exceed the
stipulated cable length for reliable communications. SFP+ transceivers can be ordered separately or with the
Cisco MDS 9396T switch.
Warning
Class 1 laser product. Statement 1008
Warning
Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from disconnected fibers or connectors. Do not stare into beams
or view directly with optical instruments. Statement 1051
Note Wear an ESD wrist strap connected to the chassis when handling transceivers. Keep optical connectors covered
when not in use, and do not touch connector ends. The fiber-optic connectors must be free of dust, oil, and
other contaminants.

Removing and Installing SFP+ Transceivers

Warning Removing and installing an SFP+ transceiver can shorten its useful life. Do not remove and insert SFP+
transceivers more often than is absolutely necessary. We recommend disconnecting cables before installing
or removing SFP+ transceivers to prevent damage to the cable or transceiver.
Note Use only Cisco SFP+ transceivers on the Cisco MDS 9396T switch. Each Cisco SFP+ transceiver is encoded
with model information that enables the switch to verify that the SFP+ transceiver meets the requirements for
the switch.
The Cisco MDS 9396T switch supports SFP+ transceivers with the following two types of latching devices:
• Mylar tab latch
• Bale-clasp latch
Connecting the Cisco MDS 9396T Switch
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Removing and Installing Cables into SFP Transceivers
Cisco Fabric Manager Fundamentals Configuration Guide
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Connecting the Cisco MDS 9396T Switch
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