4.9.3 Network Cables
The storage system uses network cables for its management network ports, service network
ports, and other ports to connect to other devices or application servers for communication.
Appearance
The storage system communicates with the external network using network cables. One end
of the network cable connects to the management network port, service network port, or other
maintenance network port of the storage system, and the other end connects to the network
switch, application server, or other devices.
shows the appearance of a network cable.
NOTE
GE electrical ports employ CAT5 network cables or CAT6A shielded network cables. 10GE electrical
ports employ 1 m to 3 m CAT6A shielded network cables.
Figure 4-83
Network cable
4.9.4 Serial Cables
Serial cables are used to connect the serial ports of the storage system to other devices.
Appearance
A serial cable connects the serial port of the storage system to the port of the maintenance
terminal.
One end of a serial cable is the RJ-45 port used to connect to the serial port of a storage
system. The other end is a DB-9 port used to connect to the port of the maintenance terminal.
shows the appearance of a serial cable.
Figure 4-84
Serial cable
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