Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Troubleshooting Guide

Introduction 1-11
GigaBit Interface Converter Module (GBIC)-Longwave (LW)
The longwave GBIC modules must be connected to your server with a single-mode Fibre
Channel cable. Only a Fibre Channel test cable is provided with this kit. A list of Fibre Channel
cable suppliers can be found at the following website address:
http://www.compaq.com/fibrechannel.
IMPORTANT: To ensure product integrity, Compaq recommends a 9/125 µm single mode Fibre Channel
cable 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 compliant.
Fibre Channel Cable Option Kits
Multi-mode Fibre Channel cables are shipped with the Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter option
kits and the RA4000 kits.
Five multi-mode Fibre Channel cable option kits are also available if different lengths are
required for your configuration. Each cable option kit contains one Fibre Channel cable with
connectors. The option kits are:
■ 2-meter multi-mode Fibre Channel Cable option kit #234457-B21
■ 5-meter multi-mode Fibre Channel Cable option kit #234457-B22
■ 15-meter multi-mode Fibre Channel Cable option kit #234457-B23
■ 30-meter multi-mode Fibre Channel Cable option kit #234457-B24
■ 50-meter multi-mode Fibre Channel Cable option kit #234457-B25
Figure 1-10. Fibre Channel cable with connector