Fujitsu Brocade 6545 Gen5 Hardware Reference Manual page 40

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Connecting the Switch Module to the Ethernet network
4. If you need to install SFP+ optical transceivers, install them in the external Fibre Channel ports
5. Connect the cables to the transceivers.
NOTE
A cable should not be bent to a radius less than 5.08 cm (2 inches) under full tensile load and 3.048
cm (1.2 inches) with no tensile load.
Tie wraps are not recommended for optical cables because they are easily overtightened.
6. Check the LEDs to verify that all components are functional.
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8. Verify the correct operation of the Switch Module in the fabric by typing the fabricShow CLI
9. Back up the Switch Module configuration to an FTP server by typing the configUpload
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NOTE
It could take a few seconds (sometimes up to 20 seconds) for the newly added Switch Module
to appear in the fabric display with its newly-assigned domain ID.
as required. The transceivers are keyed to ensure correct orientation.
a. Remove the end caps from the SFP+ optical transceiver.
b. Insert the optical transceiver in a port until it is firmly seated and the latching mechanism
clicks.
c. Repeat step a and step b
NOTE
Use only Brocade-branded SFP+ optical transceivers on the external optical ports of this
module.
The cables used in trunking groups must meet specific requirements. For a list of these
requirements, refer to the Fabric OS Administrator's Guide.
a. Orient a cable connector so that the key (the ridge on one side of connector) aligns with
the slot in the transceiver.
b. Insert the cable into the transceiver until the latching mechanism clicks. For instructions
specific to cable type, refer to the cable manufacturer's documentation.
c. Repeat for the remaining transceivers as required.
For LED information, refer
Verify the correct operation of the Switch Module by typing the switchShow command from the
workstation.
This command provides information about Switch Module and port status.
command from the workstation.
command and following the prompts.
This command uploads the Switch Module configuration to the server, making it available for
downloading to a replacement Switch Module if necessary. Brocade recommends backing up
the configuration on a regular basis to ensure that a complete configuration is available for
downloading to a replacement Switch Module.
for the remaining ports, as required.
to"Interpreting LED activity"
Brocade Gen5 6545 16-Gbps FC Switch Module Hardware Reference Manual
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