IBM DS4500 Portable Media Storage User Manual


 
3. Remove the two protective caps from the LC connector end of the LC-SC cable
adapter as shown in Figure 44. Save the protective caps for future use.
4. Carefully insert the other end of the LC-LC cable into the LC connector end of
the LC-SC cable adapter as shown in Figure 45. Push in the connector until it
clicks into place.
5. If you are connecting the DS4500 to a 1-Gbps fibre channel switch or fibre
channel host bus adapter, connect the SC connector end of the LC-SC cable
adapter to a Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) that is installed in the 1-Gbps
fibre channel switch or fibre channel host bus adapter. For more information
about connecting to these devices, see the documentation that comes with the
device.
Removing an LC-LC cable from an LC-SC cable adapter
Complete the following steps to remove an LC-LC cable from an LC-SC cable
adapter:
Attention: To avoid damaging the LC-LC cable, make sure you press and hold
the lever to release the latches before you remove the cable from an LC-SC cable
adapter. Ensure that both levers are in the released position when removing the
cable. When removing the cable from the SFP module, make sure you do not grasp
the SFP module plastic tab.
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Figure 44. Removing the LC-SC cable adapter protective caps
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Figure 45. Connecting an LC-LC cable into the LC-SC cable adapter
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