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 "enterprise" or business class.
    1. At the front of Rack-1, open the front cover.
    2. Find the rack internal model label on the inside left wall of the rack, as 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 AE4, the FC-AL cabling is enterprise single-phase (Models 981, 98E). Refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4.
    4. If the rack configuration is AB4, the FC-AL cabling is business class (Models 980, 98B). Refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6.
    5. If the rack configuration is AE5, the FC-AL cabling is "enterprise three-phase" (Models 981, 98E). Refer to Figure 7 and Figure 8.
    Figure 3. Point-to-point cabling diagram for storage enclosure PCIe and FC-AL cables (single-phase Models 981, 98E, rear view, racks 1, 2)
    Point-to-point cabling diagram for storage enclosure PCIe and FC-AL cables (Models 981, 98E, rear view, racks 1, 2)
    Figure 4. Point-to-point cabling diagram for the FC-AL cables (single-phase Models 981, 98E, rear view, racks 3, 4, 5)
    Point-to-point cabling diagram for the FC-AL cables (Models 981, 98E, rear view, racks 3, 4, 5)
    Figure 5. Point-to-point cabling diagram for storage enclosure PCIe and FC-AL cables (Models 980, 98B, rear view, racks 1, 2)
    Point-to-point cabling diagram for storage enclosure PCIe and FC-AL cables (Models 980, 98B, rear view, racks 1, 2)
    Figure 6. Point-to-point cabling diagram for the FC-AL cables (Models 980, 98B, rear view, rack 3)
    Point-to-point cabling diagram for the FC-AL cables (Models 980, 98B, rear view, rack 3)
    Figure 7. Point-to-point cabling diagram for storage enclosure PCIe and FC-AL cables (three-phase Models 981, 98E, rear view, racks 1, 2)
    Point-to-point cabling diagram for storage enclosure PCIe and FC-AL cables (three-phase Models 981, 98E, rear view, racks 1, 2)
    Figure 8. Point-to-point cabling diagram for the FC-AL cables (three-phase Models 981, 98E, rear view, racks 3, 4, 5)
    Point-to-point cabling diagram for the FC-AL cables (three-phase Models 981, 98E, rear view, racks 3, 4, 5)
  3. Exit this service information center parts exchange procedure and return to the procedure that sent you here.