Chapter 1 - Product Overview
Components
Component
Description
10 GigE ports
The two 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10 GigE) ports can be used for network
connectivity on a 10 GigE network. A system can contain different types
network interface cards, but can only use one card at a time.
Note:
Unless your system includes a 40 GigE network card or a 10GBase-T
card, Spectra Logic recommends using the 10 GigE ports for data transfer to
ensure maximum performance.
SAS ports
(optional)
Depending on your configuration, there may be a SAS card installed in an
available expansion slot. A four-port SAS card provides connectivity to SAS
drives in a Spectra Logic tape library, or provides connectivity for up to two
44-bay expansion nodes, and up to four 96-bay or 107-bay expansion nodes.
Fibre Channel
ports
(optional,
not shown)
Depending on your configuration, there may be a Fibre Channel card
installed in an available expansion slot. The two port Fibre Channel card
provides connectivity to two Fibre Channel tape drives in a Spectra Logic or
supported tape library.
Expansion slots
The expansion slots accommodate optional interface cards to provide
additional connectivity. An installed 10 Gigabit Ethernet network interface
card provides high-speed data connection between hosts and the BlackPearl
system. An optional four-port SAS or Fibre Channel card provides
connectivity between the BlackPearl system and tape drives in a Spectra
Logic tape library, or provides connectivity for up to two 44-bay expansion
nodes, or up to four 96-bay or
107-bay expansion nodes.
BlackPearl
management port
The BlackPearl management port is used to connect to a browser-based user
interface to configure, manage, and monitor the BlackPearl system. The
BlackPearl management port cannot be used for data transfer.
USB ports
If necessary, you can use these ports to connect a USB drive, or USB
keyboard to the chassis for troubleshooting purposes. Only connect a USB
drive or keyboard as directed by Spectra Logic Technical Support.
Serial port
The serial port is only used in a HotPair configuration.
10GBase-T ports
(optional,
not shown)
The two 10 gigabit copper (10GBase-T) ports can be used for network
connectivity on a 10GBase-T network. A system can contain different types
of network interface cards, but can only use one type at a time.
Note:
Unless your system includes a 40 GigE network card, Spectra Logic
recommends using the 10GBase-T ports for data transfer to ensure maximum
performance. The two ports on the optional network interface card and the
spare on-board 10GBase-T port can be aggregated for better performance.
November 2020
User Guide-BlackPearl Converged Storage System
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