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Cisco UCS 6100 Series Fabric Interconnect Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 3 Connecting the Cisco UCS 6100 Series Fabric Interconnect
Connecting to a Fibre Channel Port
• Clean regularly; the required frequency of cleaning depends upon the environment. In addition,
clean connectors if they are exposed to dust or accidentally touched. Both wet and dry cleaning
techniques can be effective; refer to fiber-optic cleaning procedures for your site.
• Inspect routinely for dust and damage. If damage is suspected, clean and then inspect fiber ends
under a microscope to determine if damage has occurred.
Connecting to a Fibre Channel Port
Use an SFP transceiver to connect to an Fibre Channel port.
This section includes the following topics:
• Installing or Removing SFP Transceivers, page 3-7
• Installing or Removing Cables into SFP Transceivers, page 3-9
• Maintaining SFP Transceivers and Fiber-Optic Cables, page 3-10
Installing or Removing SFP Transceivers
Caution Excessively removing and installing an SFP transceiver can shorten its life. Do not remove and install
transceivers more often than necessary. We recommend that you disconnect cables before installing or
removing SFP transceivers to prevent damage to the cable or transceiver.
This section describes the proper method for installing and removing an SFP transceiver.
This section includes the following topics:
• Installing an SFP Transceiver, page 3-7
• Removing an SFP Transceiver, page 3-8
Installing an SFP Transceiver
To install an SFP transceiver, follow these steps:
Step 1 Attach an ESD wrist strap and follow its instructions for use.
Step 2 Remove the dust cover from the port cage.
Step 3 Remove the dust cover from the port end of the transceiver.
Step 4 Insert the transceiver into the port:
• If the transceiver has a Mylar tab, position the transceiver with the tab on the bottom, and then gently
insert the transceiver into the port until it clicks into place.
• If the transceiver has a bale clasp, position the transceiver with the clasp on the bottom, close the
clasp by pushing it up over the transceiver, and then gently insert the transceiver into the port until
it clicks into place.
Caution If the transceiver does not install easily, ensure that it is correctly positioned and the tab or
clasp are in the correct position before continuing.
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