v Attach cables serially between enclosures; do not skip an enclosure.
v The last enclosure in a chain must not have cables in port 2 of canister 1 and
port 2 of canister 2.
v Ensure that cables are installed in an orderly way to reduce the risk of cable
damage when replaceable units are removed or inserted.
Connecting Ethernet cables to node canisters
The control enclosure has several Ethernet ports present or optionally present on
the rear of each node canister. Ports 1 and 2 provide access to system management
facilities. Ports 1, 2 and 3 on the rear of each canister can also provide iSCSI
connectivity.
Procedure
To install the cables, complete the following steps.
1. Connect Ethernet port 1 of each node canister in the system to the IP network
that will provide connection to the system management interfaces, as shown in
Figure 23 on page 25. This port can also be used for iSCSI connectivity to the
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Figure 22. Connecting the SAS cables
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