Connecting the Cables
Attach the type of cable that is appropriate for the current
configuration of the universal HBA:
To Connect the Copper Cables
Note -
This section applies only to the universal HBA in its 10 GbE FCoE
Copper configuration. Copper cables only support CNA mode; they do not
support FC Only mode. For all other configurations, see
To Connect the
Optical Cables for instructions on connecting the optical
cables.
When connecting a twin-ax copper cable to the universal HBA
in the 10 GbE FCoE Copper configuration, be sure to use only SFP+
direct attach twin-ax cables that are supported by the switches
listed in Switch Compatibility.
The following table lists cables that can be used with the
universal HBA in the 10 GbE FCoE Copper configuration.
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SN-TWX-0101 |
SG-XSWBROSFP+1MIPK |
Brocade Twinax, 1 meter, 1 pack, SN |
SN-TWX-0108 |
SG-XSWBROSFP+1M8PK |
Brocade Twinax, 1 meter, 8 pack, SN |
SN-TWX-0301 |
SG-XSWBROSFP+3M1PK |
Brocade Twinax, 3 meter, 1 pack, SN |
SN-TWX-0308 |
SG-XSWBROSFP+3M8PK |
Brocade Twinax, 3 meter, 8 pack, SN |
SN-TWX-0501 |
SG-XSWBROSFP+5M1PK |
Brocade Twinax, 5 meter, 1 pack, SN |
SN-TWX-0508 |
SG-XSWBROSFP+5M8PK |
Brocade Twinax, 5 meter, 8 pack, SN |
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Note - It is not necessary to power down the system before
disconnecting or connecting a copper cable. The adapter supports
hot-plug capability.
You can connect one or two approved copper cables to the universal
HBA. Perform the following steps for each copper cable that you
connect:
- Insert
one end of the copper cable into an empty SFP+ cage on the universal HBA.
Confirm that the cable is fully inserted and engaged.
The following figure shows how to connect the copper cables to the universal HBA (one cable
per cage).
- Insert the other end of the copper
cable into an empty SFP+ cage on a supported switch or storage device.
Note -
Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) cannot be used on the
same port as FCoE or iSCSI.
- Follow the procedures in Chapter 3, Operating Protocol Mode Configuration to determine the current
operating protocol mode of the universal HBA, and to then configure
the system software to recognize that operating mode.
- If the system is powered down,
apply power to the system, as described inTo Apply Power.
To Connect the Optical Cables
Note - This section applies only to universal
HBA configurations that use optical transceiver modules. If the
universal HBA is in the 10 GbE FCoE Copper configuration, see
To Connect the Copper Cables.
When connecting an optical cable to the universal HBA, be
sure to use multi-mode a fiber-optic cable, intended for short-wave
lasers, that adheres to the specifications listed in the table in Universal HBA Features and Specifications for shortwave or short-range
optical module configurations.
You can connect one or two optical cables to the universal
HBA. Perform the following steps for each optical cable that you
connect to the universal HBA.
- Connect
one end of the fiber-optic cable to an LC connector on the universal HBA.
The following figure shows how to connect two fiber-optic cables (one cable per port) to the
universal HBA.
- Connect the other end of the
cable to a supported switch or storage device.
Note - It is not necessary to power down the system before
disconnecting or connecting an optical cable. The universal HBA
supports hot-plug capability.
Note -
Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) cannot be used on the
same port as FCoE or iSCSI.
- Follow the procedures in Chapter 3, Operating Protocol Mode Configuration to determine the current
operating protocol mode of the universal HBA, and to then configure
the system software to recognize that operating mode.
- If the system is powered down,
apply power to the system, as described in To Apply Power.