5. Remove the two protective caps from the other end of the LC-LC cable. Save
the protective caps for future use.
6. Connect this end of the LC-LC cable to the SFP module that is installed in one
of the following devices.
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DS5100 and DS5300 storage expansion enclosure
v
Fibre channel switch
v
Host bus adapter
Removing an LC-LC fibre-channel cable
Attention:
To avoid damaging the LC-LC cable or SFP module, make sure that
you observe the following precautions.
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Press and hold the lever to release the latches before you remove the cable from
the SFP module.
v
Ensure that the levers are in the released position when you remove the cable.
v
Do not grasp the SFP module plastic tab when you remove the cable.
Complete the following steps to remove an LC-LC fibre-channel cable:
1. On the end of the LC-LC cable that connects into the SFP module or host bus
adapter, press down and hold the lever to release the latches, as shown in
Figure 28.
2. Carefully pull on the connector to remove the cable from the SFP module, as
shown in Figure 29 on page 57.
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Figure 27. Inserting an LC-LC fibre-channel cable into an SFP module
Lever
Latches
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Figure 28. LC-LC fibre-channel cable lever and latches
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