Dell EqualLogic FS7600, Installation And Setup Manual

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Figure 8: FS7600 Network Interface Ports
Table 7: Network Interface Port Functions
Ethernet Port
Numbers
Function Comments
Left port pairs
in all NICs Client
network
Allows access to the client network (workstations, PCs, shares).
Right port pairs
in all NICs Internal/SAN
networks
The internal network connections allow communication between the two
controllers.
The SAN network connections allow communication between the NAS cluster
and the PS Series group (SAN).
The SAN and internal networks use two different IP address ranges, but they
exist on the same switch or VLAN or Broadcast domain.
LOM port in
each controller Remote
KVM
Used by Dell Support personnel for remote KVM troubleshooting purposes.
See NAS Cluster Network Requirements and Recommendations on page 24 for more information.
Network Connection Requirements and Recommendations
Your Dell FS7600 system comes with a Dell service contract. A representative from Global Infrastructure
Delivery Services will contact you to install your system. If you have any questions regarding these
requirements, discuss them with your Dell service engineer or contact Dell Technical Support.
The Dell FS7600 has the following types of networks:
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