EonStor DS S48 Series Hardware Manual
This topology allows many devices to communicate at the same time. A
Fibre switch is required to implement this topology.
NOTE
If a logical drive can be accessed by different servers, file locking, FC switch zoning,
port binding, and multi-pathing access control will be necessary.
3.2.3
Fibre Cabling
Following are steps that should be completed with cabling:
1. Maintain a configuration plan. In addition to cabling topologies and list of
networking components, the plan can also include firmware and software
maintenance details.
2. Confirm that you have a Fibre Channel cable that loops 6-inch or longer.
3. Ensure proper airflow and keep cables away from ventilation airflow outlets.
Cabling steps:
1. Remove the
(1)
SFP module from its static-protective package.
2. Remove the
(2)
dust plug from the SFP transceiver module.
3. Remove the dust plugs from the RAID system SFP ports.
4. Insert the SFP module into the system host ports. The module will click into
place.
5. Connect an
(3)
LC-to-LC type cable.
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