FC-AL cables, optical, connecting after FCIC replacement

This topic describes how to connect the FC-AL cables.

Before you begin

This is not a standalone procedure. It is the second part of the FCIC parts exchange procedure to connect the FC-AL cables after the FCIC has been powered on.

About this task

Important: The optical cable plugs (LC connectors) and ports (SFPs) must be cleaned before connecting them. Use cleaning tool 54Y4392 or IBM-approved alternative. After cleaning SFPs with the tool, use air bulb 45D2645 or IBM-approved alternative. For detailed procedures, refer to current DS8000 Info Alerts or contact your next level of support.

Procedure

  1. Connect the FC-AL cables to the FCIC. Use the location code labels on each cable to ensure it is properly connected.
    • If your FC-AL cables have location labels which include the physical location code (example: R1-G01-P1-C6-T2), refer to Figure 1 and connect the cables. After connecting the cables, go to step 3.
    • If your FC-AL cables have location labels with only the three-character connection designators (example: 4A1), go to step 2.
    Figure 1. FC-AL location codes for the fibre channel interface card (FCIC), optical FC-AL ports
    Model 951/95E storage enclosure locations
  2. Determine whether Rack-1 FC-AL cabling is "standard" or "business class."
    1. At the front of Rack-1, open the front cover.
    2. Find the rack internal model label to the left of the upper PPS (Model 951) or DC-UPS (Model 961). The label will be on the left sidewall of the rack, and it is shown in Figure 2.
      Note: DO NOT use the rack model that appears on the outside of the front cover.
      Figure 2. Rack-1 configuration labels (examples)
      Rack-1 configuration labels (examples)
    3. If the rack-1 configuration is AE1 (Model 951) or AE2 (Model 961), the FC-AL cabling is "standard." Refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4.
    4. If the rack configuration is AB1 (Model 951), the FC-AL cabling is "business class" (Model 951). Refer to Figure 5.
    5. If the rack configuration is AB2 (Model 961), the FC-AL cabling is "business class" (Models 961, 96E). Refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7.
    Figure 3. Point-to-point cabling diagram for the FC-AL cables (Models 951, 95E - Rack-1 Configuration: AE1; Models 961, 96E) (rear view, racks 1-2)
    Point-to-point cabling diagram for the FC-AL cables (Models 961, 96E, rear view, racks 1-2)
    Figure 4. Point-to-point cabling diagram for the FC-AL cables (Models 951, 95E, 961, 96E ) (rear view, racks 3-4)
    Point-to-point cabling diagram for the FC-AL cables (Models 961, 96E, rear view, racks 3-4)
    Figure 5. Device adapter pair IDs for storage enclosures (Model 951 with business class cabling) (rear view)
    Device adapter pair IDs for storage enclosures (Model 951 with business class cabling) (rear view)
    Figure 6. Point-to-point cabling diagram for the FC-AL cables (Models 961, 96E) (business class) (rear view, racks 1 and 2)
    Point-to-point cabling diagram for the FC-AL cables (Models 961, 96E) (business class) (rear view, racks 1 and 2)
    Figure 7. Point-to-point cabling diagram for the FC-AL cables (Models 961, 96E) (business class) (rear view, racks 3 and 4)
    Point-to-point cabling diagram for the FC-AL cables (Models 961, 96E) (business class) (rear view, racks 3 and 4)
  3. Exit this service information center parts exchange procedure and return to the procedure that sent you here.