Quantum StorNext QD7000, Hardware Manual

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Fabric out-of-band Ethernet topology
The following figure shows two storage array management connections from the controller-drive tray
to two ports on an Ethernet switch. In this topology, the storage management station where the client
software resides requires a NIC or some other Ethernet interface. You must use Ethernet cables for all
storage array management connections.
The following figure shows and example of fabric out-of-band topology.
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Ethernet
Storage Management
Station
Network
Interface
Card
Controller A
Ethernet
Port
Controller B
Ethernet
Port
Ethernet
Port
Ethernet
Port
Note:
Connect management port 1 on each controller for out-of-band management and leave port
2 available for access to the storage array by technical support.
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