Sun Microsystems 2500 - To Connect Host Cables; Relocation Cautions

Chapter 4 Connecting Data Hosts to the 2510 Array 61
FIGURE 4-3 Network Topology – Two Hosts Connected to the Controllers Through a
Switch
1. Hosts
2. NIC 1
3. NIC 2
4. Host Port 1
5. Host Port 2
6. Controller A
7. Controller B
▼ To Connect Host Cables
1. Insert one end of the Ethernet cable into a host port on the controller.
2. If direct topology, insert the other end of the Ethernet cable into the port on the
NIC on the data host.
3. If network topology, insert the other end of the Ethernet cable into a switch
port.
a. Connect a second cable from the switch to the port on the NIC.
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 for each host-to-controller connection.
Relocation Cautions
Use the following guidelines when relocating trays or drives from one storage array
to another.