Connecting The Controller Unit To The Management Hosts - Bosch DSA-N2E8XG-12AT Quick Installation Manual

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To connect the controller unit to the network:
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Switch topology
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Connecting the controller unit to the management hosts

The management host directly manages storage arrays over an out-of-band network. This
section describes how to set up an out-of-band connection between the Ethernet port of a
controller unit and the management host.
To set up an out-of-band connection:
1.
2.
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Connect the cable from the iSCSI host port of the controller unit to a port on the switch.
Note: Make sure that the iSCSI ports of the controller unit and the relevant IP camera
ports are in the same range on the switch.
1
Switch
2
1 Switch
3 Controller B - iSCSI host ports (RJ45
Base‑T)
Note: Optionally, use the optical host
interface ports.
Connect Ethernet cables between port 1 of controller A and port 1 of controller B to an
external Ethernet switch or hub.
Connect the management host to the Ethernet switch or hub.
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DSA E-Series (E2800 12-bay)
Controller A - iSCSI host interface
ports (RJ45 Base‑T)
Note: Optionally, use the optical host
interface ports.
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