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Chapter 2 Installation 2-5
2.3.5 Installing GBICs and Fiber Optic Cables
1. Choose the hub port into which you will install the GBIC.
Although the ports in a hub are electrically equivalent, follow any configuration
guidelines that may have accompanied the other hardware in your configuration.
If you are connecting the GBIC to a Sun StorEdge A5000 Disk Array , refer to the Sun
StorEdge A5000 Disk Array Hardware Configuration Guide, part number 805-0264-xx.
2. Insert the GBIC into the port.
Sun currently ships two types of GBICs: one with a bailed locking mechanism and
one without.
GBICs are keyed to prevent improper insertion; they can only be installed as shown
in
FIGURE 2-3 and FIGURE 2-4.
Caution – Forcing a GBIC into a port can damage the GBIC and/or port. Use
minimal pressure when inserting the GBIC.
■ To insert a GBIC that does not have a bail, slide the GBIC into the available port
until you hear a click.
FIGURE 2-3 Installing a GBIC and Fiber Optic Cable
Notches
Slot
Keys (on side)