2. If the network topology supports a second internal network, connect the int-b port to a
separate network switch for the int-b network.
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2
1. int-a port
2. int-b port
Connect the external client network
The ethernet cable connects the node to the cluster's external network so the node can
communicate with external clients.
Complete the following steps to connect the node with the switch for the external
network.
Procedure
1. With an ethernet cable, connect the ext-1 port on the node to the switch for the
external network.
For additional 1 Gb connections, use the ext-2 port.
CAUTION
You must connect the 1 Gb ext-1 port to the external network, even if you were
planning on only connecting the 10Gb ports. If you do not connect the 1 Gb ext-1
port, and if the node cannot authenticate to your Active Directory (AD) server, it is
possible that the node will not join the cluster and that you will experience additional
downtime.
2. If your node is equipped with 10Gb ports, connect the 10gige-1 port on the node to
the switch for the external network.
For additional connections, use the 10gige-2 port.
Install a new node
Connect the external client network
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