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Dell PowerVault ME4 Series Storage System Deployment Guide

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SFP+ transceiver for FC/iSCSI ports

This section describes how to install the small form-factor pluggable (SFP+) transceivers ordered with the ME4 Series FC/iSCSI controller module.

Locate the SFP+ transceivers

Locate the SFP+ transceivers that shipped with the controller enclosure, which look similar to the generic SFP+ transceiver that is shown in the following figure:

Figure 1. Install an SFP+ transceiver into the ME4 Series FC/iSCSI controller module
Install a qualified SFP option into an FC/iSCSI controller module
  1. CNC-based controller module face
  2. CNC port
  3. SFP+ transceiver (aligned)
  4. Fiber-optic cable
  5. SFP+ transceiver (installed)
NOTE:Refer to the label on the SFP+ transceiver to determine whether it supports the FC or iSCSI protocol.

Install an SFP+ transceiver

Perform the following steps to install an SFP+ transceiver:

NOTE:Follow the guidelines provided in Electrical safety when installing an SFP+ transceiver.
  1. Orient the SFP+ transceiver with the port and align it for insertion.

    For 2U controller enclosures, the transceiver is installed either right-side up, or upside down depending upon whether it is installed into controller module A or B,

  2. If the SFP+ transceiver has a plug, remove it before installing the transceiver. Retain the plug.
  3. Flip the actuator open.
    NOTE:The actuator on your SFP+ transceiver may look slightly different than the one shown in Figure 1
  4. Slide the SFP+ transceiver into the port until it locks securely into place.
  5. Flip the actuator closed.
  6. Connect a qualified fiber-optic interface cable into the duplex jack of the SFP+ transceiver.

    If you do not plan to use the SFP+ transceiver immediately, reinsert the plug into the duplex jack of SFP+ transceiver to keep its optics free of dust.

Verify component operation

View the port Link Status/Link Activity LED on the controller module face plate. A green LED indicates that the port is connected and the link is up.

NOTE:To remove an SFP+ transceiver, perform the installation steps in reverse order relative to what is described in Install an SFP+ transceiver.

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