Installing Transceivers and Cables
The SAN128B-6 only supports Brocade-branded 8 Gbps, 10 Gbps, and 16 Gbps SFP+ optical transceivers.
For the Fibre Channel connections, the switch uses SFP+ transceivers that support any combination of
Short Wavelength (SWL), Long Wavelength (LWL), and Extended Long Wavelength (ELWL) optical
media. If the switch is shipped without SFP+ transceivers already installed, complete these steps to first
install the transceivers and then to connect the cables.
Time and items required
The installation or replacement procedure for one transceiver takes less than five minutes. Ensure that the
following items are available:
v Required number of compatible power cables
v Required number of supported transceivers
DANGER
Use only optical transceivers that are qualified by IBM and comply with the FDA Class 1
radiation performance requirements defined in 21 CFR Subchapter I, and with IEC 60825 and
EN60825. Optical products that do not comply with these standards might emit light that is
hazardous to the eyes.
v Required number of compatible fiber-optic cables
v Optical transceiver extraction tool
Note: Many switches, backbones, and directors come with a transceiver extraction tool and holster. The
extraction tool is designed to remove transceivers from modules where the space is limited. If you did
not receive this tool with your product, you can order it from IBM.
Precautions specific to transceivers and cables
DANGER
All fiber-optic interfaces use Class 1 lasers.
Figure 24. Optical transceiver extraction tool
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