Preparing For Network Connections - Cisco UCS 6332 Hardware Installation Manual

Connecting the Cisco UCS 6300 Series Fabric
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Preparing for Network Connections

The Cisco UCS 6300 Series Fabric Interconnect provides the following types of ports:
• RS-232 port to create a local management connection.
• Ethernet ports, encrypted and unencrypted, to connect to a LAN.
• Fibre Channel ports to connect to a SAN.
When preparing your site for network connections to the Cisco UCS 6300 Series Fabric Interconnect, consider
the following for each type of interface, and gather all the required equipment before connecting the ports:
• Cabling required for each interface type
• Distance limitations for each signal type
• Additional interface equipment required
Preparing for Network Connections, on page 45
Connecting to the Console Port, on page 46
Connecting the Management Port, on page 47
Connecting to an SFP+ Ethernet or Fibre Channel Port, on page 47
Connecting to a Fibre Channel Port, on page 50
Maintaining SFP28 Transceivers and Fiber-Optic Cables, on page 53
Tip You can save time and confusion when making cabling changes if you make a
copy of the Chassis and Module Information, on page 74
for your current configuration.
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