32 Installation Guide (AA-RVULC-TE, January 2005)

57SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V, 2/16N and 4/32 installation guide

Installing the SFP transceivers

The SAN Switch does not ship with SFPs. A list of supported SFPs can be found in ”SAN Switch

optional kits” on page 28.

Use the following procedure to install the SFP transceivers into the Fibre Channel ports.

The ports selected for use in trunking groups must meet specific requirements. For a list of these

requirements, refer to the specific “ISL Trunking” chapter in the

HP StorageWorks features

overview

located on the Software CD that shipped with your switch.

Use these steps to install SFP transceivers.

1. Position a transceiver so that it is oriented correctly and insert it into a port until the latching

mechanism clicks. The transceivers are keyed to ensure correct orientation. If a transceiver

does not install easily, ensure that it is correctly oriented.

For instructions specific to the type of transceiver, refer to the transceiver manufacturer’s

documentation.

2. Repeat for the remaining ports, as required.

Connecting the cables

Use these steps connect the cables to the SFP transceivers.

CAUTION: The minimum bend radius for a 50-micron cable is 2 inches under full tensile

load, and 1.2 inches with no tensile load.

Because they are easily overtightened, tie wraps are not recommended for optical cables.

1. The cable connectors are keyed to ensure correct orientation. Orient a cable connector so

that the key (ridge on one side of connector) aligns with the slot in the transceiver and insert

cable into transceiver until latching mechanism clicks. If a cable does not install easily,

ensure it is correctly oriented. For instructions specific to cable type, refer to the cable

manufacturer’s documentation.

2. Repeat for the remaining transceivers, as required.