AR3016G Installation and Hardware Reference Manual
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AR3016G Components
Figure 1-9: Controller Module Rear Panel
♦
Host ports
: Each controller module has two (2) FC ports (labeled
FC-
CH0
and
FC-CH1
) on the left of the controller module rear panel that
accept SFP transceivers. The two (2) FC ports should be connected to
external FC-4G host computer(s). These ports can auto-negotiate the
speed and determine whether the data transmission rate is 4Gbps,
2Gbps or 1Gbps.
The default configurations do not include SFP transceivers on the FC
ports. You can order the field-replaceable, SFP tranceivers (IFT-
9270CSFP2GA01) from your subsystem vendor or contact them for a
compatible list.
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COM ports
: The controller module comes with two (2) COM ports.
One port,
COM1
, is used for accessing the controller-embedded
configuration utility through the network that allows you to configure
and monitor your array and upgrade firmware over a VT-100 terminal
emulation program running on a management computer. An audio
jack to DB9 cable is shipped with your subsystem to facilitate the
connection.
The second COM port, marked as
COM2
is for uninterruptible power
supply (UPS) connection. An optional audio jacks to DB-9 serial
communication cable (PN: IFT-9270CUPSCab) is available for
purchase. Please refer to
Appendix A
for instructions on connecting a
UPS.
♦
Ethernet ports
: The controller module on the AR3016G comes with a
10/100M Ethernet port used for remote management through the
network. Shielded cables must be used to protect against emissions.
Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to a LAN hub port of the
local network.
♦
LED indicators:
Each controller board rear panel comes with six (6)
LED indicators (labeled from
1
to
6
). Please refer to
Chapter 3
for
information on how to monitor your subsystem using the LED
indicators.
