Connecting Ethernet cables to the node canisters

To provide system management connectivity for your system, you must connect Ethernet cables to at least Ethernet port 1 of each node canister in the control enclosure.

Procedure

To install the Ethernet cables, complete the following steps.

  1. Connect Ethernet port 1 of each node canister in the system to the IP network that provides connection to the system management interfaces, as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2.
    This port can also be used for iSCSI connectivity to the system by hosts on the network. Where more than one control enclosure is present in the system, ensure port 1 of every node canister is connected to the same network to provide access if the configuration node fails.
    Figure 1. Ethernet ports on canister 1 (upper canister)
    Image showing Ethernet ports on canister 1 (upper canister)
    Figure 2. Ethernet ports on canister 2 (lower canister)
    Image showing Ethernet ports on canister 2 (lower canister)
  2. Optionally, connect Ethernet port 2 of each node canister in the system to a second IP network that will provide redundant connection to the system management interfaces.
    This port can also be used for iSCSI connectivity to the system by hosts on the network. If there is more than one control enclosure in the system, ensure that port 2 of every node canister is connected to the same network to provide access if the configuration node fails.