Brocade FC16-64 Port Blade QuickStart Guide (Supporting DCX 8510-4 and DCX 8510-8 with Fabric OS 7.3.0 and above) - Manual (Page 12)

1. Remove the protective caps on the QSFP transceiver and the QSFP connector on the cable.
2. If the transceiver was not pre-installed, grasp the bail of the QSFP transceiver and push the
transceiver into the port until it is firmly seated and the latching mechanism clicks. The transceiver
is keyed to fit into the port with the correct orientation. If a transceiver does not slide in easily,
ensure that it is correctly oriented. The Status LED blinks amber upon initial installation, and then
displays a steady amber.
FIGURE 7 Insertion of MTP/MPO connector to the QSFP transceiver
3. Grasp the QSFP connector end of the cable by the rubber housing and push it into the transceiver
until it is firmly seated. The cable housing is keyed to fit into the transceiver with correct
orientation. The status LED displays steady amber until both ends of the cable are inserted and
the link is established. When the link is fully established, the LED displays steady green.
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to attach all the cables to the blade.
Bundling and routing cables
When you have cabled an entire FC16-64 port blade, complete the following steps to organize and
route the optical cables.
NOTE
Do not use plastic zip ties or metal tie wraps as these can be overtightened and damage the optical
cables.
1. Bundle the cables together with Velcro strips.
2. Route the bundle of cables through the cable management comb and dress the cables to the side
of the rack.
Bundling and routing cables
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