Connecting Ethernet cables
1. Connect Ethernet port 1 of each node canister to the IP network that will provide connection to the system management interfaces. Use
the information that you provided in the Network cable worksheet on page 11.
Ethernet port 1 can also be used for iSCSI connectivity to the system by hosts on the network. If the system contains more than one
control enclosure, ensure port 1 of every node canister is connected to the same network to provide access if the configuration node
fails.
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.
Port 2 can also be used for iSCSI connectivity to the system by hosts on the network. If the system contains more than one control
enclosure, ensure that port 2 of every node canister is connected to the same network to provide access if the configuration node fails.
Connecting other networking cables
Each control enclosure has three PCI slots that support the following types of optional networking adapters. The Ethernet and FC
networking adapters can be installed in slots 1-3. However, if ordered, the SAS network adapter must be installed in slot 3.
Type
Ports per
Adapter
Adapters
Supported
Purpose
16 Gbps Fibre Channel (FC) 4 0-3 Supports NVMe over Fabrics (NVME-oF). Required for adding control
enclosures, up to a maximum of four per system.
32 Gbps FC 4 0-3 Supports simultaneous SCSI and NVMeFC connections on the same port.
25 Gbps Ethernet (iWARP) 2 0-3
25 Gbps Ethernet (RoCE) 2 0-3
Supports iSCSI or iSER host attachment. Also supports RDMA over Ethernet
communication between nodes.
12 Gbps SAS adapter 4 (2 ports
active)
1 Required to connect to expansion enclosures. If ordered, this adapter is
preinstalled in PCIe slot 3.
1. Ensure that the networking adapters are installed in the appropriate PCIe slot.
2. Connect the required number of Fibre Channel or Ethernet cables to the ports on each node canister. Both node canisters must have the
same number of cables connected.
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