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Installing hardware for host-agent (in-band) management
If you are using the host-agent (in-band) method to manage storage subsystems,
the host-agent software is installed on the host computer. You must install at least
one management station and host computer; then, attach the Ethernet cables from
the host computer to the management station. Figure 4 shows host-agent (in-band)
managed storage subsystems.
Ethernet
Host computer
Controller
Controller
Controller
Controller
Fibre Channel
I/O path
Management station
(one or more)
Running the
host-agent software
Running the
client software
Storage subsystems
Managed hub or
Fibre Channel switch
Host bus adapter
Storage subsystems
You will connect fiber-optic cables to each controller later in the installation process.
After you install the hardware, if your Fibre Channel network environment is
configured for cluster servers, go to “Installing hardware for cluster servers” on
page 9.
If you are installing drive enclosures in a rack cabinet, go to “Installing drive
enclosures in a rack cabinet” on page 11. Otherwise, go to “Chapter 2. Connecting
the FAStT700 Storage Server” on page 13.
Figure 4. Host agent (in-band) managed storage subsystems
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