5 installing gbics and fiber optic cables, Insert the gbic into the port, Figure23 installing a gbic and fiber optic cable – Sun Microsystems STOREDGE FC-100 User Manual

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Chapter 2

Installation

2-5

2.3.5

Installing GBICs and Fiber Optic Cables

1. Choose the hub port into which you will install the GBIC.

Although the ports in a hub are electrically equivalent, follow any configuration
guidelines that may have accompanied the other hardware in your configuration.

If you are connecting the GBIC to a Sun StorEdge A5000 Disk Array , refer to the Sun
StorEdge A5000 Disk Array Hardware Configuration Guide,
part number 805-0264-xx.

2. Insert the GBIC into the port.

Sun currently ships two types of GBICs: one with a bailed locking mechanism and
one without.

GBICs are keyed to prevent improper insertion; they can only be installed as shown
in

FIGURE 2-3

and

FIGURE 2-4

.

Caution –

Forcing a GBIC into a port can damage the GBIC and/or port. Use

minimal pressure when inserting the GBIC.

To insert a GBIC that does not have a bail, slide the GBIC into the available port
until you hear a click.

FIGURE 2-3

Installing a GBIC and Fiber Optic Cable

Notches

Slot

Keys (on side)

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