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2-12 StorageWorks Fibre Channel Storage Switch User's Guide

Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required

Writer: Bill Reitz Project: StorageWorks Fibre Channel Storage Switch User's Guide Comments: V1.6 OEM Source
Part Number: AA-RHBYA-TE 135267-001 File Name: c-ch2 Installing the Switch Last Saved On: 4/7/99 1:45 PM

SHR-1388

Figure 2-11. Attaching Cable Ties to the Rack Rails

Connecting the StorageWorks Subsystem and the
Host to the Switch

The StorageWorks subsystem and the host connect to the Switch by fiber–
optic cables that have the specifications shown in Table 2–2.

Table 2-2

Fiber-optic Cable Specifications

Item

Specific ation

Cable type

Multimode fiber, 50 µm or 62.5 µm core
diameter; 125 µm cladding diameter

Connector type

Duplex SC plug connectors

Maximum cable length

500 meters (1641 feet) 50 µm/125 µm
200 meters (656 feet) 62.5/µm 125 µm

GBIC module type

Shortwave (770–850) µm, without open–
fiber control

The SC connectors,

… and ‹ (Figure 2-12), are indexed and must be inserted

into the GBIC module connectors properly. Remove the protective cover from
the GBIC connector and make sure the fiber surface of all the connectors are
clean and free of dust or debris before mating the connectors.