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Connecting the Memory Array to a Host or Network
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Connecting iSCSI Cables
The 10 GbE NIC ports are SFP+ LC connectors. Ethernet/iSCSI Adapter Card Specifications on
page 65 for more information.
1. Align one connector of the iSCSI cable with the appropriate iSCSI connector at the rear of the
Memory Array chassis.
2. Securely plug the iSCSI cable into the iSCSI connector of the appropriate iSCSI port.
3. Connect the other end of the iSCSI cable to an iSCSI switch.
Connecting InfiniBand Cables
The InfiniBand adapter card uses QSFP 40Gb/s connectors. See InfiniBand Adapter Card
Specifications on page 64 for more information.
1. Align one connector of the InfiniBand cable with the appropriate InfiniBand connector at the
rear of the Memory Array chassis.
2. Securely plug the InfiniBand cable into the InfiniBand connector of the appropriate InfiniBand
port.
3. Connect the other end of the InfiniBand cable to an InfiniBand switch.
See InfiniBand Client Configuration on page 51 for an overview of InfiniBand driver installation and
client setup.