Replacing Fibre Channel cable and GBICs

Use the information in this topic to replace a Fibre Channel cable or Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC).

Steps

  1. Disconnect each end of the suspected failing Fibre Channel cable.
  2. Fit a replacement Fibre Channel cable.
  3. Check out the repair.
    1. If the repair fixes the problem:
      1. Ensure that labels are fitted to each end of the new Fibre Channel cable with the same information that was on the original Fibre Channel cable.
      2. Follow customer procedures for the safe disposal of the original Fibre Channel cable.
    2. If the repair does not fix the problem, remove the new Fibre Channel cable and reconnect the original Fibre Channel cable.
  4. Replace the GBICs on each end of the failing link, one at a time, and checking to see if the problem is resolved with each replacement. If a new GBIC does not resolve the problem, refit the original GBIC.

Parent topic: Troubleshooting the master console

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