Connecting Cables to a Shelf
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Connecting Cables to a Shelf
This section describes the steps required to connect the storage network interface cables from a
supported shelf to a storage area network (SAN) using Fibre Channel cabling. To better understand
the ports to use on the shelf to support high-availability installation, see
on this page. For sections specific to connecting the shelf, see
About the Shelf
Both the 7000 Series FSP and 6000 Series shelves include two internal Memory Gateways. Each
Memory Gateway supports two network interface modules, each of which support the four 16 Gbps
Fibre Channel ports that auto-negotiate down to 4 Gbps. The dual 16 Gbps ports on the Fibre
Channel HBA are SFP+ with LC-style connectors. Memory Gateways can use up to four ports of
16 Gbps FC to connect to other devices.
Understanding Port Numbering
When connecting interface cables in a SAN-attached configuration, reference the ports from which
LUNs are exported from the array. Figure 2.4 shows the slot and port numbers for Fibre Channel
cards in a 6000 Series array and a 7000 Series FSP (the figure also lists the representative CLI
values for each port):
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Aria is the OS for the ACMs, and its CLI values are shown in
blue
.
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Concerto is the OS for the MGs, and its CLI values are shown in
green
.
Figure 2.4 6000 Series and 7000 Series FSP Memory Gateway HBA Slots: Fibre Channel Port Numbers