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Level 04a, June 21, 2004
Parallel Channels
MCP Cables
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Figure 6-8. Summary of Mode Conditioning Patch Cable Usage
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Customers using parallel channel-attached devices must purchase a parallel
channel converter box. This box converts ESCON channel signal inputs to parallel
channel outputs. ESCON channel fiber optic cables are required from the zSeries
800 to the converter.
The following table describes how mode conditioning patch cables (abbreviated in
the table as MCP) are used.
MCP Cable
Part
Number
MCP Cable Description
21L4172
9 micron Single Mode
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50 micron Multimode
21L4173
9 micron Single Mode
to
62.5 micron Multimode
21L4175
9 micron Single Mode
to
62.5 micron Multimode
05N6771
9 micron Single Mode
to
50 micron Multimode
11P4658
9 micron Single Mode
to
62.5 micron Multimode
11P4150
9 micron Single Mode
to
62.5 micron Multimode
v MCP cables are 2 m (6.5 ft) long
v MCP cables have a link loss budget of 5.0 dB
v MCP cables are always used in pairs, as described in the following manner:
– Target device with an LX transceiver, connected to an
– MCP cable, connected to an
– existing 50 or 62.5 micron fiber optic cable, connected to an
Description of MCP
Illustration of MCP
Cable Connector/
Cable Receptacle
Cable Receptacle
SC Duplex
Connector
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SC Duplex
Receptacle
SC Duplex
Connector
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SC Duplex
Receptacle
SC Duplex
Connector
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ESCON Duplex
Receptacle
LC Duplex
Connector
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SC Duplex
Receptacle
LC Duplex
Connector
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SC Duplex
Receptacle
LC Duplex
Connector
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ESCON Duplex
Receptacle
Chapter 6. Cabling and Connectivity
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