Chapter 3 System Installation with the Content-
Server 3000 Series
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Harmonic MediaGrid Release 4.1
Connecting the Harmonic MediaGrid 3000 System Components
Connecting the SystemManager to the Network Switch
This section provides instructions for connecting the SystemManager to a 1 GbE network switch
module. For details about the SystemManager platform included in your Harmonic MediaGrid
system, refer to the
Harmonic SystemManager Installation Guide
.
IMPORTANT:
vDHCP must be disabled in the SystemManager application
before
connecting the
SystemManager device to the 1 GbE network switch. Refer to “Disabling vDHCP” in the
Harmonic
SystemManager User Guide
for instructions.
To connect a SystemManager to a network switch:
1. Connect a CAT-6 Ethernet cable to port 1 on the SystemManager.
2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to port 8 on switch module D.
Figure 3–22: SystemManager and Network Switch Connection
Connecting the ContentServer 3000 to Network Switches
The following sections provide instructions for connecting the ContentServer 3000 to network
switches. Choose from the following:
Connecting with 1 GbE Network Switches
Connecting with 10 GbE Network Switches
Connecting with 1 GbE Network Switches
This section provides instructions for connecting the ContentServer 3000 with 1 GbE network
switches.
shows the connections.
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10-GbE SFP+ Ports
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10-GbE SFP+ Ports
Gb 1
Gb 2
SystemManager Rear Panel