Qlogic QLogic 9000 Series Installation guide

Brand: Qlogic

Model: QLogic 9000 Series

Category: Network switches

Type: Installation guide

This manual is also suitable for

SANbox 5000 Series

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*50326-07 A*

Installation Guide

Stacking Cable

5000/9000 Series Fibre Channel Switch

These instructions describe the interconnection of QLogic 5000 Series switches and QLogic 9000

series switches using XPAK–XPAK and XPAK–X2 stacking cables. QLogic 5000 Series switches have

XPAK ports. QLogic 9000 Series switches have X2 ports. Connection combinations are as follows:

Remove 10-Gbps Port Covers

Both QLogic 5000 and QLogic 9000 Series switches come with port covers in the XPAK and X2 ports.

Before installing the XPAK cables, remove the port covers:

 For a QLogic 5000 switch, remove the port covers by the cover tabs using your fingers or pliers.

 For a QLogic 9000 switch, remove the port cover using a small flathead screwdriver. Insert the

screwdriver in the cover slot and gently pry the cover from the port.

Switch to Switch Cable Type Cable Lengths

QLogic 5000 to QLogic 5000 XPAK–XPAK 3 inch, 9 inch, 2 meter

QLogic 5000 to QLogic 9000 XPAK–X2 18 inch, 2 meter

QLogic 9000 to QLogic 9000 X2–X2 18 inch

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Installation Guide Stacking Cable 5000/9000 Series Fibre Channel Switch

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Connecting QLogic 5000 Switches

Using an XPAK–XPAK connector, install the cable connectors with the circuit board facing the mid line

of the respective switch faceplates. The cable connector will fit only one way. When installing the

3-inch XPAK cable, insert the cable connectors into the XPAK ports at the same time as shown.

Connecting QLogic 5000 and 9000 Switches

To connect a QLogic 5000 switch and a QLogic 9000 switch, use an XPAK–X2 cable. Install the XPAK

connector in the QLogic 5000 XPAK port with the circuit board toward the mid line of the switch. Install

the X2 connector in the QLogic 9000 X2 port with the circuit board facing to the left.

To connect two QLogic 9000 switches, using an X2–X2 cable. Install the cable connectors in the

respective switch X2 ports with the circuit boards on the left. The cable connector will fit only one way.

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Circuit Board

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QLogic Corporation assumes no responsibility for any errors in this brochure. QLogic Corporation reserves the right, without notice, to make changes in product design or specifications.