Fibre channel cable connections, Fabric connections (f_port/fl_port) – Dell PowerVault 50F (Fibre Channel Switch) User Manual
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Installing the PowerVault™ 50F Switch: Dell™ PowerVault™ 50F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide
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Fibre Channel Cable Connections
All network cable connections are on the switch's front panel. All recommended cabling supports the switch's
1-Gbps transfer rate, as shown in Table 1-1.
Table 1-1. Cabling Connections
Cable
type
Cable Specification
Maximum Run
Length
GBIC Module
Fiber-
optic
Duplex SC plug
connectors
Multimode fiber
50 or 62.5 micrometers (
μm) core diameter
125
μm cladding diameter duplex cable
500 meters
(1641 feet)
770-850
μ
without open fiber
control (non-OFC)
Copper
Impedance controlled for 150-ohm differential
systems
Low skew, shielded-quad, 150-ohm cable
Polarized interface
HSSD receptacle
12 meters (38 feet)
SCA2 printed circuit board (PCB)
interface
HSSDC
input/output (I/O)
Various lengths of copper and optical cables are available from Dell. These cables have been designed and
approved by Dell. Dell recommends the use of these cables to ensure the proper operation of the
PowerVault™ 50F.
Fiber cable connections are made to the switch's front panel using standard dual SC plug connectors as
shown in Figure 1-6.
Figure 1-6. Dual SC Fiber-Optic Plug Connector
The connectors are indexed and must be inserted into the GBIC module's connector in proper alignment. In
most cases, one of the two connector plugs is a different color to aid in proper connector alignment.
CAUTION:
Remove the protective plug from the GBIC module. Do not force the fiber-optic plug into the GBIC
module as you may damage the connector, the GBIC module, or both. Make certain the fiber surface is free of
dust or debris before inserting the connector into the GBIC module.
Fabric Connections (F_Port/FL_Port)
Fabric connections are determined by the number of connected devices, the required bandwidth, and circuit
redundancy required to service each connection to and within the Fabric. The F_Port is the Fabric access