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transceivers and cables in the core blades for inter-chassis link connections (for
more details, see "Removing and replacing inter-chassis link (QSFP) cables" on
page 95).
Attention: mSFP transceivers are compatible only with the FC8-64 port blade.
While they will fit in other blades, this configuration is unsupported and will
generate an error.
The ports are color-coded to indicate which can be used in the same port group for
trunking (trunking port groups can be up to eight ports). The ports and cables
used in trunking groups must meet specific requirements. Refer to the Fabric OS
Administrator's Guide for more information.
Installing SFP+ and mSFP transceivers and cables
Follow these steps to add the optical transceivers and cables to the Fibre Channel
ports.
1. Position one of the optical transceivers so that the key is oriented correctly to
2. Position a cable so that the key (the ridge on one side of the cable connector) is
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the remaining ports.
4. Organize the cables as required. For recommendations regarding cable
5. Verify the chassis and port status using the switchShow command.
6. Verify fabric connectivity using the fabricShow command.
Installing QSFP transceivers and ICL cables
Follow these steps to install the QSFPs and cables in the 16 Gbps core blades.
These transceivers and cables are used to form the inter-chassis links (ICL) with
neighboring SAN768B-2 and SAN384B-2 backbones. The transceivers should be
installed in the blades before connecting the cables. Because each QSFP contains
four 16 Gbps ports, be aware that any problems with one port could affect all four
ports in the quad if the QSFP has to be replaced.
1. Position one of the QSFP transceivers so that the key is oriented correctly to the
2. Remove the protective cap from the special QSFP cable and insert it into the
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the remaining ICL.
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the port. Insert the transceiver into the port until it is firmly seated and the
latching mechanism clicks.
Transceivers are keyed so that they can only be inserted with the correct
orientation. If a transceiver does not slide in easily, ensure that it is correctly
oriented.
aligned with the slot in the transceiver; then, insert the cable into the
transceiver until the latching mechanism clicks.
Cables are keyed so that they can only be inserted with the correct orientation.
If a cable does not slide in easily, ensure that it is correctly oriented.
management, refer to "Managing cables" on page 42.
port. Insert the transceiver into the port until it is firmly seated. Transceivers
are keyed so that they can only be inserted with the correct orientation. If a
transceiver does not slide in easily, ensure that it is correctly oriented. When
the transceiver is correctly seated, the status LED will flash amber several times
and then turn solid amber.
transceiver until it is firmly seated. The cables are also keyed to fit into the
transceivers correctly. When the cable is correctly seated, the status LED will
change from amber to green.
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