Hitachi AMS 2100 Hardware Manual page 169

Connecting Fibre channel cables
Two types of Fibre Channel interface cables are provided to connect the
base unit to the HBA (Host Bus Adapter) on the host computer.
describes the connector shapes and cable types. Choose the applicable
cables from the table for your installation.
Table 5-11: Connecting the Fibre Channel Interface Cables
Fibre Channel Interface Side
(AMS 2100 / AMS 2300
(RKS/RKM side))
Parts Name
of
Model
Connected
Cable Plug
DF-F800-
F1KS (RKS)
DF-F800-
Control Unit
F1KES
(RKES)
(including
DF-F800-
Fibre Channel
Interface F1KM
(RKM)
board)
DF-F800-
F1KEM
(RKEM)
1. "x" denotes a value (1 to 300) that shows a cable length.
Complete the following steps to connect the Fibre Channel cables.
NOTE: When bending Fibre Channel cables, keep the radius of the bend to
at least 1.2 inches (30 mm) to prevent cracking or breaking the fibre optic
conductor.
1. Connect the Fibre Channel cables from the host systems to the desired
Fibre Channel ports (host connectors) on the AMS 2100/2300 control
unit. Insert the connectors on the cables until they are securely fastened
to the host connectors and the lock snaps into place.
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Hitachi AMS 2100/2300 Storage System Hardware Guide
Host
computer
side
(HBA (Host
Bus Adapter),
SW)
Connector Connector
Form Form
SC
LC
LC
SC
LC
LC
Installation
Table 5-11
Types of Cables to be
Connected
Cable
Connector Model
Shape
LC-SC cable A-6515-GMxS
LC-LC cable A-6515-GMxL
A-6515-GMxS
LC-SC cable
A-6515-HMxS
A-6515-GMxL
LC-LC cable
A-6515-HMxL
1
1
1
1
1
1
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