Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable - Compaq RAID Array 4100 User Manual

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Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable

Figure 2-10. GigaBit Interface Converter Module (GBIC)
Multi-mode Fibre Channel cables are capable of supporting distances of
2 meters to 500 meters. These cables are for use with Short-wave GBICs only.
To ease the installation of the Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4100, three
multi-mode Fibre Channel cable option kits are available from Compaq. Each
kit contains a multi-mode Fibre Channel cable with a connector attached to
each end. The available kits are:
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2-meter multi-mode Fibre Channel Cable option kit
(part number 234457-B21)
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5-meter multi-mode Fibre Channel Cable option kit
(part number 234457-B22)
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15-meter multi-mode Fibre Channel Cable option kit
(part number 234457-B23)
To customize your system with multi-mode Fibre Channel cable at distances
of 15 meters to 500 meters, contact an independent Fibre Channel cable
supplier.
If you use an existing 62.5-micron cable, you must obtain a 62.5-micron
jumper from an independent source. A 50-micron cable cannot be spliced with
a 62.5-micron cable.