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SAN Router IP address and a subnet mask which are configured at
the factory. It is recommended that these default parameters also be
changed to fit your network environment, all ports be configured to
suit your network, and all IP addresses are valid and unique before
connecting cables. See the
Administration and Configuration Manual
for
more information.
Task 8: Connecting Intelligent/TCP ports
The GE SAN or intelligent ports are labeled 13, 14, 15, and 16 on the
front of the SAN Router as shown in
Figure 5,
Intelligent ports
. The
default settings depend upon which configuration was purchased.
• Connect the iFCP port to MAN/WAN network (next hop IP
router or SAN Router).
• Connect the iSCSI port to the iSCSI initiator or dedicated iSCSI
LAN network.
NOTE:
Ensure that you have the IP addressing information available so these
ports can be correctly configured for the connected network.
Figure 5 Intelligent ports
Task 9: Connecting fibre channel ports
Fibre Channel port connections
The ports are labeled 1 through 12 on the front of the SAN Router (see
Figure 6,
Fibre channel ports (two of twelve)
. The default setting is FC -
Auto. The FC port LEDs, located to the left of the associated ports, are
dual-color LEDs (green and amber). Green indicates a GE setting for
the port, and amber indicates an FC setting for the port. The LEDs
blink when there is traffic, the rate of blinking increasing with more
traffic.
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