Gbics; Fiber Optic Cables - HP Surestore 6164 - Switch Reference Manual

GBICs

Fiber Optic Cables

Mechanical Specifications
The FC 6164 is compatible with the following types of GBICs:
• short wave GBICs
• long wave GBICs
• short wave serial ID GBICs
• long wave serial ID GBICs
• smart GBICS (available from Finisar)
The FC 6164 product includes SWL (short wave length) GBICs for the
ISL (inter-switch link) ports. GBICs for the user ports are not included.
The FC 6164 product includes gray fiber optic cables for the ISL ports.
Fiber optic cables for the user ports are not included.
Standard fiber optic cables can be used for the user ports, and connections
can be made to the GBICs inserted in the user ports using standard dual SC
plug connectors, as shown in
and must be inserted into the GBIC module connector in proper alignment.
The fiber optic cables are fragile and should not be bent to a
CAUTION
radius of less than 0.5 inches.
Do not force the fiber optic plug into the GBIC module because this can
damage the connector, the GBIC module, or both. Verify that the fiber optic
connector is clean, free of dust or debris, and correctly aligned before
inserting the connector into the GBIC module.
Figure 1. The fiber optic connectors are keyed
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