Brocade Communications Systems Brocade 300 Quick Start Manual page 10

For instructions specific to the type of transceiver, refer to the transceiver manufacturer's documentation.
NOTE
The transceivers are keyed to ensure correct orientation. If a transceiver does not install easily,
ensure that it is correctly oriented.
c. Repeat Steps a and b for the remaining ports, as required.
5. Connect the cables to the transceivers.
The cables used in trunking groups must meet specific requirements. For a list of these requirements, refer to
the Brocade Fabric OS Administrator's Guide.
CAUTION
A 50-micron cable should not be bent to a radius less than 2 inches under full tensile load and 1.2
inches with no tensile load.
Tie wraps are not recommended for optical cables because they are easily overtightened.
a. Orient a cable connector so that the key (the ridge on one side of connector) aligns with the slot in the
transceiver. Then, insert the cable into the transceiver until the latching mechanism clicks. For instructions
specific to cable type, refer to the cable manufacturer's documentation.
NOTE
The cable connectors are keyed to ensure correct orientation. If a transceiver does not install easily,
ensure that it is correctly oriented.
b. Repeat Step a for the remaining transceivers as required.
6. Check the LEDs to verify that all components are functional. For information about LED patterns, refer to the
Brocade 5000 Hardware Reference Manual.
7. Verify the correct operation of the Brocade 5000 by typing the switchShow command from the workstation.
This command provides information about switch and port status.
8. Verify the correct operation of the Brocade 5000 in the fabric by typing the fabricShow command from the
workstation.
This command provides general information about the fabric.
9. Back up the switch configuration to an FTP server by typing the configUpload command and following the
prompts.
This command uploads the switch configuration to the server, making it available for downloading to a
replacement switch if necessary.
You should back up the configuration on a regular basis to ensure that a complete configuration is available for
downloading to a replacement switch. For specific instructions about how to back up the configuration, refer to
the Fabric OS Administrator's Guide. The switchShow, fabricShow, and configUpload commands are described
in detail in the Fabric OS Command Reference.
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