Specifications

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6.Replace the computer case and tighten case screws.

The host adapter is now installed in the PC. Continue with the attach media section.

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Attach media

Select one of these types of media supported by the Emulex host adapter:

lMultimode fiber optic cable (50/125 µm or 62.5/125 µm)

lCopper duplex cable

If necessary, use an MIA to connect fiber optic cabling to a host adapter's copper DB9

connector.

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Fiber optic cable (multimode)

More Information: View fiber optic specifications.

These cables support a data rate of 1.0625 Gb/s for short wave and long wave lasers.

Fiber Optic Cable

Maximum

Length

Minimum

Length

Connector

62.5/125 µ m

(multimode)

175 meters 2 meters Dual SC

50/125 µ m

(multimode)

500 meters 2 meters Dual SC

9/125 µm (single

mode)

10,000 meters 2 meters Dual SC

1.Connect the fiber optic cable to the dual SC connector on the host adapter board as

shown below.

To attach fiber optic cable to a host adapter's copper DB9 connector, use an MIA.