Fibre Cabling - Infortrend EonStor DS 1000 Gen2 Series Hardware Manual

Fibre Cabling

Following are steps that should be completed with cabling:
Maintain a configuration plan. In addition to cabling topologies and list of
1.
networking components, the plan can also include firmware and software
maintenance details.
2. Confirm that you have a Fibre Channel cable that loops 6-inch or longer.
3. Ensure proper airflow and keep cables away from ventilation airflow outlets.
Cabling steps:
1. Remove the SFP+ module (1) from its static-protective package.
2. Remove the dust plug (2) from the SFP+ transceiver module.
3. Insert the SFP+ module into the system host ports. The module will click into
place.
4. Remove the two protective caps (3) from the LC-to-LC type cable. Save the
protective caps for future use
5. Connect a LC-to-LC type cable (4).
6. Carefully insert the cable into an SFP+ module that is already on the system.
The cable connector is keyed and will click into place.
7. Remove the protective caps on the other end and connect this end to an SFP+
transceiver module on a Fibre Channel switch port or a Fibre Channel host bus
adapter (HBA) port.
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