4. Connect the 10/25-GbE ports on the E5700SG controller to the appropriate network switches,
using optical cables and SFP+ or SFP28 transceivers.
Note: All ports must use the same link speed. Install SFP+ transceivers if you plan to use
10-GbE link speeds. Install SFP28 transceivers if you plan to use 25-GbE link speeds.
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If you plan to use Fixed port bond mode (default), connect the ports to the StorageGRID
Grid and Client Networks, as shown in the table.
Port
Connects to...
Port 1
Client Network (optional)
Port 2
Grid Network
Port 3
Client Network (optional)
Port 4
Grid Network
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If you plan to use the Aggregate port bond mode, connect one or more of the network ports
to one or more switches. You should connect at least two of the four ports to avoid having a
single point of failure. If you use more than one switch for a single LACP bond, the
switches must support MLAG or equivalent.
Related concepts
Port bond modes for E5700SG controller ports
When configuring network links for the E5700SG controller ports, you can use port bonding for
the 10/25-GbE ports that connect to the Grid Network and optional Client Network, and the 1-GbE
management ports that connect to the optional Admin Network. Port bonding helps protect your
data by providing redundant paths between StorageGRID networks and the appliance.
Related tasks
Accessing the StorageGRID Appliance Installer
on page 30
You must access the StorageGRID Appliance Installer to configure the connections between the
appliance and the three StorageGRID networks: the Grid Network, the Admin Network (optional),
and the Client Network (optional).
Connecting power cords and applying power
When you apply power to the appliance, both controllers boot up.
Before you begin
CAUTION: Risk of electrical shock – Before
connecting the power cords, make sure that the two
power switches on the appliance are off.
Steps
1. Confirm that the two power switches on the appliance are off.
2. Connect the two power cords to the appliance.
3. Connect the two power cords to different power distribution units (PDUs) in the cabinet or
rack.
4. Turn on the two power switches on the appliance.
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Do not turn off the power switches during the power-on process.
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The fans are very loud when they first start up. The loud noise during start-up is normal.
5. After the controllers have booted up, check their seven-segment displays.
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Installing the hardware