Chapter 2 System Installation with the Content-
Server 4000 Series
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Harmonic MediaGrid Release 4.1
Connecting the Harmonic MediaGrid 4000 System Components
Connecting the ContentServer 4000 to the Network Switch (lower ports)
1. Starting with Controller A, connect a red CAT-6 Ethernet cable to the BMC port (maximum
data rate 100Mb/s). Connect the other end of the cable to an open port on the first 1 GbE
switch module.
2. Using a white 10 GbE SFP+ cable, connect NIC 4 on Controller A to an open port on the first
10 GbE switch module.
3. Using a white 10 GbE SFP+ cable, connect NIC 2 on Controller A to an open port on the
second 10 GbE switch module.
4. On Controller B, connect a red CAT-6 Ethernet cable to the BMC port (maximum data rate
100Mb/s). Connect the other end to an open port on the second 1 GbE switch module.
5. Using blue 10 GbE SFP+ cables, connect NIC 5 on Controller B to an open port on the
second 10 GbE switch module.
6. Using blue 10 GbE SFP+ cables, connect NIC 3 on Controller B to an open port on the first
10 GbE switch module.
7. Continue connecting the remaining ContentServers in the same manner.
8. If you are using a ContentStore 5840 or 5840A, connect all 8 10 GbE ports.
IMPORTANT:
To ensure redundancy and proper failover in the event of a failure, you must connect each
controller to a separate switch or switch module.
Figure 2–19: Connecting the ContentServer 4000 to the Network Switch (lower ports)
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