Node ports
The back-end ports are the private network connections to the nodes. Port 1 from all nodes connects to one switch, and port 2
from all the nodes connects to a second switch. Both back-end switches are provided.
The front-end ports are for the client network connections.
NOTE:
In the F900 and F600 nodes, the rNDC does not provide network connectivity. In the F200, the rNDC can provide
10 GbE or 25 GbE connections for front-end networking.
Dell Switch configuration
Install the configuration file depending on the switch you are using, and the role for which it is being configured.
The following steps apply only to switches that are running DNOS 10.5.0.6.
1. For all flat, top of rack (ToR) setups of switches S4112, S4148, Z9100, and Z9264, run the following command to configure
the leaf role:
configure terminal
smartfabric l3fabric enable role LEAF
For Leaf and Spine network configuration, see the
PowerScale Leaf Spine Cluster Installation Guide
.
2. The following prompt appears:
Reboot to change the personality? [yes/no]
Type
yes
.
The switch reboots, and loads the configuration.
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F900 node installation
