Inserting An Lc-Lc Fibre Channel Cable Into An Sfp Module - IBM System Storage DS5020 Installation, User's, And Maintenance Manual

Fibre-optic
cable
Figure 31. Removing fiber-optic cable protective caps
4. Carefully insert this end of the LC-LC cable into an SFP module that is installed
in the DS5020. The cable connector is keyed so it will be inserted into the SFP
module correctly. Holding the connector, push in the cable until it clicks into
place, as shown in Figure 32.
Figure 32. Inserting an LC-LC Fibre Channel cable into an SFP module
5. Remove the two protective caps from the other end of the LC-LC cable. Save
the protective caps for future use.
6. Connect this end of the LC-LC cable to one of the following devices:
v An SFP module that is installed in a separate storage expansion enclosure
v An SFP module that is installed in a Fibre Channel switch port
v A Fibre Channel host bus adapter port
Protective cap
Chapter 3. Cabling the storage subsystem
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