Cabling A Clustered Gateway - IBM System Storage TS7600 ProtecTIER Series Installation Roadmap Manual

2. Use Figure 10 on page 31 to verify that the recommended disk components are
3. Make any necessary adjustments to cable labeling or placement, then go to

Cabling a clustered gateway

About this task
This procedure provides steps for cabling the components included in the purchase
of the TS7650G clustered gateway to each other, as well as to the power
distribution units (PDUs), to the recommended disk controllers, and to the
customer network. If any non-recommended components are being used, review
this information for general guidelines, then refer to the manufacturers'
documentation for cabling details.
Tip: For simplicity and ease of use, the instructions for each type of cable
connection (power, Ethernet, and fibre channel) start on a new page.
Notes:
v Cat 5e or higher cable is required for all Ethernet connections.
v Route all cables through the cable management arms and secure with straps.
v In clustered configurations, the server in the lower position in the frame is
v In the following diagrams, the letters TJ followed by a number (for example:
Clustered power connections
About this task
Note: The power distribution units (PDUs) may have been preinstalled in the
recommended frame in a location different from that shown in the illustration. For
consistency and ease when troubleshooting, you may want to relocate the PDUs to
match Figure 11 on page 33.
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ESCON, or FICON) and an external public network. It can be a patch panel,
router, switch, or other suitable device. Optical fibre connectivity that does not
go over a public network does not require an additional connectivity device.
cabled correctly. (Connections to the customer's host network not shown).
"Powering-up the components" on page 38.
Server A, and the server in the upper position in the frame is server is Server B.
TJ5) indicate which outlet the associated component plugs into on the top PDU.
The letters BJ followed by a number (for example: BJ8) indicate which outlet the
associated component plugs into on the bottom PDU.