User guide

Installation 2-15
Installing a Compaq Fibre Host Adapter in
a Server
1. Refer to the server documentation for specific instructions on how to
install an EISA or a PCI option board in the server.
2. Refer to the Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
Installation Guide for installation instructions specific to the Fibre Host
Adapter. Hardware, operating system, and device driver installation
instructions are included in the installation guide.
Fibre Channel Cables
Single-Mode Fibre Channel Cable
NOTE: Single-mode Fibre Channel cables are not provided. A list of Fibre Channel cable
suppliers can be found at the Compaq website: www.compaq.com
Single-mode Fibre Channel cables are capable of supporting distances of
500 meters to 10 kilometers. These cables are for use with Long-wave GBICs
only. To ensure product integrity, Use 9/125 µm, single-mode optical fiber that
complies with Bellcore GR409. The cable assembly should be terminated with
SC Duplex Connectors at each end which are NNT-SC-, Bellcore 326-, and
IEC-874-19 SC-compliant.
GBIC Option Kit
Two types of GBIC option kits are available. The option kits:
■ Short-wave option kit #234459-B21 for distances of 2-500 meters
■ Long-wave option kit #340412-021 for distances of 2-10,000 meters
NOTE: The long-wave kit includes an 0 meter, single mode cable for pre-deployment
system verification.