Install The Sfp Transceivers; Connect The Cables - HP AA979A - StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8V Installation Manual

Installing the SAN Switch

Install the SFP Transceivers

The SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V and 2/16N do not ship with SFP transceivers, these
are a saleable option.
Use the following procedure to install the SFP transceivers into the Fibre Channel
ports. A list of supported SFPs can be found in
page 87.
The ports selected for use in trunking groups must meet specific requirements. For
a list of these requirements, refer to the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Features
4.2.x User Guide.
To install SFP transceivers:
1. Position a transceiver so that it is oriented correctly and insert it into a port
2. Repeat for the remaining ports, as required.

Connect the Cables

Connect the cables to the transceivers:
1. The cable connectors are keyed to ensure correct orientation. Orient a cable
2. Repeat for the remaining transceivers, as required.
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until the latching mechanism clicks. The transceivers are keyed to ensure
correct orientation. If a transceiver does not install easily, ensure that it is
correctly oriented.
For instructions specific to the type of transceiver, refer to the transceiver
manufacturer's documentation.
Caution: The minimum bend radius for a 50-micron cable is 2 inches under
full tensile load, and 1.2 inches with no tensile load.
Because they are easily overtightened, tie wraps are not recommended for
optical cables.
connector so that the key (ridge on one side of connector) aligns with the slot
in the transceiver and insert cable into transceiver until latching mechanism
clicks. If a cable does not install easily, ensure it is correctly oriented. For
instructions specific to cable type, refer to the cable manufacturer's
documentation.
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