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Connecting Ethernet cables
To connect the MSA1510i to the network switch, use quali fi ed Category 5e (or better) Ethernet cables.
IMPORTANT:
Make sure that the fi rst connection to the network switch is from port 0 (top port) of the primary Ethernet
iSCSI module. This port is con fi gured to carry both management and iSCSI storage traf fi c.
NOTE:
To obtain 1000BaseT performance from the MSA1510i, use 1000BaseT Ethernet NICs, 1000BaseT
network switches, and connect the devices using Category 5e or better quali fi ed Ethernet cables.
100BaseT devices and cables in the network cause the MSA1510i to reduce its performance level to
that of the slowest network component.
Connecting Ethernet cables in a singlepath con fi guration
In the following illustration, a basic single-path con fi guration includes a server, a network switch, the MSA
array controller shelf, and an attached storage enclosure.
1
Server 4 Storage enclosure (MSA20 SATA)
2 iSCSI Ethernet network switch 5 Ethernet cables
3
MSA1510i controller shelf
6
SCSI cable
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