Q-Logic 16HA Manuel D’Utilisation

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Preliminar
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Cable Fibre Channel Devices to the Switch 
SANbox-16HA Fibre Channel Switch
Installer’s/User’s Manual
59005-03 Rev. A
 Installation   
2-11
 shows a server connected to a switch that is cabled for 24 credits 
through port 5.
Figure 2-3   Extending Buffer Credits by Chaining Ports
Hot-Pluggable
All GBICs and cables are “hot-pluggable”. That is, you may have the Switch 
powered-up while you plug or unplug GBICs or cables of any interconnection 
media type. Hot-swapping and unplugging does not affect other operating ports.
Incorrect Cabling
Cabling connected incorrectly will not damage the GBICs or the Switch.
Connections
Connections are either fiber optic or copper.
Rx
Tx
Rx
Tx
2
4
6
8
10
12
1
3
5
7
9
11
Rx
Tx
Rx
Tx
A
AA
AA
AA
Rx
Tx
F_Ext24
Donor
Donor
Internal Connections