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Connecting the SAN Volume Controller to the SAN and to the Ethernet
network
Before you connect the SAN Volume Controller to the SAN, you must connect the
Ethernet and fibre channel cables.
Before you begin this task, refer to the customer's cable connection table to find out
where to connect the Ethernet and fibre channel cables.
1. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port 1
Figure 30. Connectors at the back of the SAN Volume Controller
2. Connect the fibre channel cables to the fibre channel ports
3. Connect the free end of the Ethernet cable to the designated connector on the
4. Connect the free ends of the fibre channel cables to the designated connectors
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Attention:
You must use only Ethernet port 1 on the SAN Volume Controller.
The software is configured only for Ethernet port 1.
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2
1
Fibre-channel port 1
2
Fibre-channel port 2
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Fibre-channel port 3
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Fibre-channel port 4
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Ethernet port 1
Attention:
When routing the fibre channel cables, do not tighten the cable
straps or bend the cables to a radius smaller than 76 mm (3 in.).
required by the customer's configuration. See Figure 30. These numbers
correspond to the numbers that are shown in the customer's cable connection
table.
Ethernet hub or switch.
of the fibre channel switches.
Related concepts
"SAN Volume Controller menu options" on page 62
Menu options are available on the front panel display on the SAN Volume
Controller.
Related reference
"Controls and indicators for the SAN Volume Controller" on page 5
Controls and indicators are located on the front panel of the SAN Volume
Controller.
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See Figure 30.
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