Connecting Ethernet management 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.

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.

   

   •  1  Node canister 1 Ethernet port 1
   •  2  Node canister 1 Ethernet port 2
   •  3  Node canister 2 Ethernet port 1
   •  4  Node canister 2 Ethernet port 2
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.
3. Route the installed Ethernet cables through the cable‑management arms (CMA).
   Ensure that the cables are secured and positioned as described in Installing the cable-management arms.