The storage system can be ordered with Fibre Channel ports, iSCSI ports, or both port
types, depending on your host and networking requirements. Before you connect hosts
to the storage system, the storage system and hosts must be prepared.
Host attachment tasks include configuring ports and preparing the host hardware and
software for connection to the storage system. For information and instructions, see the
host attachment preparation procedures in the Open-Systems Host Attachment Guide. You
will also find the following resources helpful:
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For the latest interoperability and compatibility information about supported hosts
and host attachment hardware, see the Hitachi Vantara
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For information about preparing your hosts, HBAs, CNAs, NICs, and iSCSI initiators for
use with the storage system, see the documentation for the product.
The following figure shows the port assignments on the storage system.
Cabling Fibre Channel ports
Each controller supports 8/16/32-Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity to host computers
using LC-LC optical cables connected to a Fibre Channel switch. To eliminate single paths
of failure, connect the ports on each controller to separate switches for redundancy.
Important: For important information and instructions about connecting to
hosts, refer to the Open-Systems Host Attachment Guide.
Cabling Fibre Channel ports
Installing your storage system
Storage system installation (without SVP)
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