Figure 9 – Dell Brocade Adapters User Manual

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FIGURE 9

Installing adapter in system chassis

10. Secure the adapter’s mounting bracket to the case using the method required for your case.

Note that in some systems, the bracket may secure to the case with a screw.

11. If you removed transceivers in step

step 7

, make sure to install adapter receivers. Refer to

“Removing and installing SFP transceivers”

on page 59 for procedures.

12. Replace the system’s case or cover and tighten all screws.

Connecting an adapter to a switch or direct-attached storage

Use multimode fiber optic cable or twinaxial copper cable (Fabric Adapters with ports configured in
CNA mode and CNAs only) with appropriate connectors when connecting the adapter to the switch.
Use multimode fiber optic cable when connecting an HBA or Fabric Adapter port configured in HBA
mode to a switch or direct-attached storage. Refer to

“Cabling (stand-up adapters)”

on page 183

for cable specifications.

1

Mounting screw

2

Top edge of adapter (press down into slot)

3

PCI X8 slot

4

Edge of host board

5

SFP receivers

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