5. Remove the two protective caps from the other end of the LC-LC cable. Save the protective caps for
future use.
6. Connect this end of the LC-LC cable to an SFP module that is installed in a separate DCS3700 or
other DS5000 storage expansion enclosures.
Removing an LC-LC Fibre Channel cable
Complete the following steps to remove an LC-LC Fibre Channel cable:
Attention: To avoid damaging the LC-LC cable or SFP module, make sure that you observe the
following precautions:
v Press and hold the lever to release the latches before you remove the cable from the SFP module.
v Ensure that the levers are in the released position when you remove the cable.
v Do not grasp the SFP module plastic tab when you remove the cable.
1. On the end of the LC-LC cable that connects into the SFP module or host bus adapter, press down
and hold the lever to release the latches, as shown in Figure 31.
Lever
Latches
2. Carefully pull on the connector to remove the cable from the SFP module, as shown in Figure 32 on
page 51.
Figure 30. Inserting an LC-LC Fibre Channel cable into an SFP module
Figure 31. LC-LC Fibre Channel cable lever and latches
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