C H A P T E R
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Connecting the Cisco UCS 6300 Series Fabric
Interconnect
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Preparing for Network Connections, on page 45
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Connecting to the Console Port, on page 46
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Connecting the Management Port, on page 47
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Connecting to an SFP+ Ethernet or Fibre Channel Port, on page 47
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Connecting to a Fibre Channel Port, on page 50
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Maintaining SFP28 Transceivers and Fiber-Optic Cables, on page 53
Preparing for Network Connections
The Cisco UCS 6300 Series Fabric Interconnect provides the following types of ports:
• RS-232 port to create a local management connection.
• Ethernet ports, encrypted and unencrypted, to connect to a LAN.
• Fibre Channel ports to connect to a SAN.
When preparing your site for network connections to the Cisco UCS 6300 Series Fabric Interconnect, consider
the following for each type of interface, and gather all the required equipment before connecting the ports:
• Cabling required for each interface type
• Distance limitations for each signal type
• Additional interface equipment required
You can save time and confusion when making cabling changes if you make a
copy of the
Chassis and Module Information, on page 74
and keep it accurate
for your current configuration.
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