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Performing Initial Configuration
Quantum DXi6900-S Installation Guide
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1. Connect up to three CAT6 Ethernet cables to the 1 GbE ports (see Figure 48 below).
2. Depending on configuration, there are three 10 GbE (SFP+) options (Optical, Twinax, CAT6) available
for the DXi6900-S. Connect the appropriate cable for your system (see Figure 48 below):
for DXi6900-S Ethernet configuration options.
Option
Description
Optical
Insert an SFP+ unit into the 10 GbE ports and connect up to six 10 GbE optical cables.
Note:
Quantum DXi6900-S systems support 10 GbE optical cable lengths of up
to 300 meters with OM3 cables and up to 100 meters with OM2 cables. Quantum
recommends using the DXi6900-S 10 meter LC to LC optical cable type that are
shipped with the DXi6900-S system. Consult your 10GbE Optical switch/SFP
documentation for additional information on optical cable requirements.
Twinax
Connect up to six 10 GbE Twinax cables to the 10 GbE ports.
Note:
The 10 GbE Copper (Twinax) cable options that Quantum provides do not
support all switches. Please note the supported switches during the purchase-
configuration process, and if the Twinax cables supplied by Quantum are not
compatible with your switch, then you will need to provide your own compatible
Twinax cables from your switch vendor. Be sure to have these available before
the system installation takes place.
CAT6
Connect up to six CAT6 Ethernet cables to the 10 GbE ports.
Figure 48:
DXi6900-S Ethernet Cabling
1
2
3
4
Item
Description
1
to 1 GbE network
2
To 10 GbE network (optional)
3
To 10 GbE network (optional)
4
To 10 GbE network (optional)