Specifications

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5 How to connect the Fibre Channel port
The Fibre Channel port on the ATTO FibreBridge 1180E/D connects the bridge into either a Fabric or
Arbitrated Loop.
Fibre Channel technology offers a variety of
cabling options including standard copper,
equalized copper, multimode fiber optic and
single mode fiber optic.
The FibreBridge 1180E/D uses an MIA-
compliant DB9 or an embedded SC fiber optic
cable connector.
The type of cable to use varies depending upon
the application, environment and distance. The
following tables illustrate the different cable
options available.
Make sure all cables are anchored securely at
both ends with the proper connectors.
Initial configuration
The FibreBridge can be configured to support
connectivity to arbitrated loop or fabric
topologies. (See Chapter 6.)
➔
When connecting the bridge to an F-Port
device, set the Port Connection Mode to
Point-to-Point.
➔
When connecting to a FL-port device, set
the Port Connector Mode to
Loop
mode.
➔
The FibreBridge uses
Point-to-Point
login
to log into an F-port on a fabric switch and
public loop login to log into an FL-port on
a fabric switch.
➔
The FibreBridge Port Connection Mode
can be set using the RS-232 or in-band
communication links.
Cable length Cable type Cable size Connector
<15 meters unequalized copper DB-9
≥
15 meters
≤
30 meters equalized copper DB-9
Up to 175 meters multi mode fiber optic 62.5 micron SC optic connector
Up to 500 meters multi mode fiber optic 50 micron SC optic connector