Fiber Channel for Xserve

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Fiber Channel for Xserve

Hi

Recently i have switch from an Xserve ppc server to an Xserve intel server, where an Xraid was connected to the ppc, There were a fiber cable connecting the xraid to the ppc which now i have shif to the intel one.

When i go to system preference - fiber channel - i get this

I have an Apple dual-channel 4 GB fibre Channel Card, model LSI7204EP and the type of cable is passive Copper.

Can someone tell me which type of cable to use ? Can this one below on the apple store ?

http://store.apple.com/us/product/MA461G/A/apple-copper-fibre-channel-cable-4gb- sfp-to-sfp

Thanks for helping me.

Abhi

Xserve

Posted on Jun 16, 2013 9:16 PM

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Jun 17, 2013 10:58 AM in response to abhiconhye

You need Apple's 4 GB cables. They will have a 4 GB on the head of the cable to indicate the type. The original 2 GB cables will not work with the newer cards. Apple has a great kbase page showing the differences:

http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1769

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Jul 29, 2013 4:32 AM in response to Strontium90

Please check my new post, i need some help.

Hi

I have an xserve Dual 2.3 Ghz PowerPC G5 with Mac Os X 10.5.8 and yesterday sudenly it has stop working that is no system is booting, nothing on the screen, the light indentifier is orange and it is stable (not flashing)

How can i diagnostic this server ? which version of apple server diagnostics do i have to used ?

Can someone please help me.

Thanks

Abhi

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