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Chapter 3 Installing the DSN-4000 Series PrimaryArray
3.6
Connecting to the iSCSI Data Ports
The following sections describe how to connect the DSN-4X00 primary array data ports.
The DSN-4X00 storage system has either eight or four 1-Gigabit RJ-45 data ports labeled
iSCSI-0
thru
iSCSI-7
or
iSCSI-0
thru
iSCSI-3
(see Figure 2-7 and Figure 2-8). These ports
connect to your SAN using either a straight-through CAT5e or CAT6 network cables. The
DSN-4X00 primary array auto-senses the network link speed and type of cable used. One
network cable is needed for each iSCSI data port.
1.
Attach one end of an Ethernet cable to the data port labeled
iSCSI-0
on the DSN-4X00
primary array back panel (see Figure 3-2). Connect the other end of the cable to your
SAN or host system.
2.
To connect additional host network connection ports to your SAN, repeat step 1 using
another Ethernet cable and the next available DSN-4X00 primary array port in sequence
(port
iSCSI-1
, then port
iSCSI-2
, and so on).
3.7
Connecting to the Management Port
Connecting a PC to the management port lets you configure and manage the DSN-4X00
storage array. This connection is made using a PC with an installed NIC and a standard
straight-through CAT5e or CAT6 network cable.
To receive automatic e-mail alerts from the DSN-4X00 storage array, be sure the
management port can communicate via Ethernet with your e-mail server.
1.
Connect either end of an Ethernet cable to a NIC installed in a PC or a port on a network
switch or hub.
2.
Connect the other end of the cable into the DSN-4X00 primary array
MGMT
port (see
Figure 3-2).
For best performance, use a separate network or subnet for the iSCSI data
ports that is different from the Management Port.
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