Chapter 2: Install the server hardware
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Figure 4: UCS C240 M4SX network ports
The example above shows the two 10GbE ports (callout 1) and the two 1GbE ports (callout 2).
Note:
If you are managing the server in Integrated Mode using UCSM, you must use the 10GbE ports for all
three SimpliVity networks: Storage, Federation, and Management.
■ For dual CPU servers, you can order an optional 2-port NIC for guest VM data traffic.
■ You use the IPMI port for the initial setup and out-of-band remote management.
■ You can use different network configurations to set up a Federation, but ensure that each
configuration is a highly-available to prevent a single switch failure, subnet failure, or a disconnected
cable from causing servers to become unavailable.
OmniCube or OmniStack servers require certain ports to communicate with your network and other
hosts. You are required to open these ports. For more information about the required ports, see the
SimpliVity OmniStack Host Deployment Guide
.
Procedure
1.
Obtain the network cables needed for the network configuration.
2.
Connect the cables for the three SimpliVity networks only according to the guidelines in the "About
network cabling options" section.
3.
Ensure that no other network interfaces, such as optional 10GbE interfaces, are connected to your
network before deploying the server to a Federation.
Note:
If the optional interfaces are connected when you deploy the server, the ports for the Federation
network might not be configured correctly. For help with resolving this error, contact
Power on the server
Procedure overview
When you have installed and cabled each server, you can press the power button on the front panel to
power them on.