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Installing the PowerVault 35F: Dell PowerVault 35F User's Guide
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Figure 1. Port locations
Fibre Channel Connection
Before connecting the PowerVault 35F to other Fibre Channel devices, it is important to understand the configuration
requirements of the environment to which it will be connected. Failure to correctly configure a Fibre Channel device
may impair the operation of the storage area network to which it is attached.
Typical installations will have the PowerVault 35F connected to a switched fabric environment. In Fibre Channel
switched environments, the switch is directly attached to the PowerVault 35F.
Figure 2. Configurations with tape library
Switches may allow for individual ports to be configured for different media types. The PowerVault 35F must be
connected to a switch port with a shortwave multi-mode fiber (1.0625 Gbaud Dual SC) connector.
GBIC Installation
The PowerVault 35F ships with a Gigabaud Interface Converter (GBIC) installed. If it is not already installed, follow
the instructions below to install your GBIC in the PowerVault 35F.
WARNING: The PowerVault 35F has been qualified with a specific set of GBICs. Using a GBIC that has
not been qualified by Dell may cause the PowerVault 35F to operate improperly.
1. Remove GBIC from packaging.
2. Locate the Fibre Channel port on the back of the PowerVault 35F.