Making Network and SAN Connections
Release 5.0
5-3
Preparing for a Network Connection
The following network ports require cables to be ready:
•
Gigabit Ethernet ports for external network connections
•
A 10/100BaseT management Ethernet port for accessing PAN
Manager from your network
Verifying Gigabit
Ethernet
Connectors
For connections to an external Gigabit Ethernet network, you must
configure a separate port on a Gigabit Ethernet switch for each
Gigabit Ethernet card in your BladeFrame BF200.
In addition, the Gigabit Ethernet cable must meet the following
requirements:
•
Cable types:
cBlade: (fibre) Duplex LC cables (62.5/125 micron optical
cables)
cBlade: (copper) 1000BaseT Cu Ethernet cables (Cat 5)
•
Connectors:
cBlade: (fibre) LC-type connectors
cBlade: (copper) RJ-45 connectors
•
Length:
Appropriate to reach from the switch to the front of the Control
Blades, without stressing the cable and still allow easy servicing
Verifying 10/
100BaseT
Ethernet
Connectors
For external 10/100BaseT Ethernet connections, you must configure
a separate port on an Ethernet switch for each 10/100BaseT Ethernet
card in your BladeFrame BF200.
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