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1. Add the transceivers and cables to the line card ports.
Position one of the optical transceivers so that the key is oriented correctly to the port. Insert the transceiver into
the port until it is firmly seated and the latching mechanism clicks.
Transceivers are keyed so that they can only be inserted with the correct orientation. If a transceiver does not
slide in easily, ensure that it is correctly oriented.
2. Position a cable so that the key (the ridge on one side of the cable connector) is aligned with the slot in the
transceiver. Insert the cable into the transceiver until the latching mechanism clicks.
Cables are keyed so that they can be inserted in only one way. If a cable does not slide in easily, ensure that it is
correctly oriented.
3. Repeat
step 1
and
step 2
4. If you are using direct-attach cables, you can insert them at this time.
5. Organize the cables. Refer to
6. Verify the Brocade VDX 8770-8 and port status using the show interface command.
7.
Verify fabric connectivity using the show fabric all command.
Installing QSFP transceivers and cables
Complete the following steps to install the QSFP transceivers and cables in the 12x40G line cards.
Because each QSFP transceiver consists of four 10 GbE ports, be aware that any problems with one port could
affect all four ports in the quad.
1. Position one of the QSFP transceivers so that the key is oriented correctly to the port.
2. Using the tab, insert the transceiver into the port until it is firmly seated. You can feel a small click when it
completely seats.
Transceivers are keyed so that they can only be inserted with the correct orientation. If a transceiver does not
slide in easily, ensure that it is correctly oriented.
When the transceiver is correctly seated, the status LED will turn solid amber.
3. Remove the protective plug from the QSFP transceiver and the protective cap from the special QSFP cable and
insert it into the transceiver until it is firmly seated.
The cables are also keyed to fit into the transceivers correctly.
When the cable is correctly seated, the status LED will change from amber to green.
4. Repeat
step 1
through
5. Organize the cables. Refer to
Managing cables
Cables can be organized and managed in a variety of ways; for example, using cable channels on the port sides of
the rack or patch panels to minimize cable management. On the Brocade VDX 8770-8 the cable management comb
is located above the modules on the port side.
Brocade VDX 8770-8 QuickStart Guide
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for the remaining ports.
"Managing cables."
step 3
for the remaining QSFP ports.
"Managing cables."
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