McDATA ULTRANETTM EDGE STORAGE ROUTER 3000 - Manual (Page 353)

B-7
Network Interface Connections
Topology Issues For each segment of the network, you need to decide what type of
cable and fiber to use. Table B-1 lists the McDATA-recommended
Fibre types.
NOTE: The installer must ensure the correct optical transceiver is used on the
UltraNet Edge equipment.
Connecting Fibre
Channel Cabling
Use this section to connect the cabling for the UltraNet Edge 3000
Fibre Channel interface.
The Fibre Channel connection uses the standard LC connector.
1. Locate the I/O interface configured as Fibre Channel.
2. Locate the FC fiber cable with the standard LC connector.
3. Align the cable connectors Receive (Rx) and Transmit (Tx) with
the FC interface Rx and Tx. Gently insert the connectors.
Table B-1 Fiber Type and Distance Restrictions
Fiber
Type
(microns)
Wavelength
(nm)
Physical Rate
(GHz)
Data Rate
(MBps)
Maximum Cable
Length
(meters)
50/125 Multi-mode
(Short Wave)
850
850
1.0625
2.1250
106.25
212.50
450
260
62.5/125 Multi-mode
(Short Wave)
850
850
1.0625
2.1250
106.25
212.50
250
120
9/125 Single-mode
(Long Wave)
1300
1300
1.0625
2.1250
106.25
212.50
10000
10000
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Transmit
Receive