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RS16 FS – Manual v.6.1A
Chapter 2 Getting started
2.1 Before starting
Before starting, prepare the following items.
1.
Check "Certification list" in Appendix A to confirm the hardware
setting is fully supported.
2.
Read the latest release note before upgrading. Release note
accompany with firmware.
3.
A server with a FC HBA.
4.
FC cables.
5.
CAT 5e, or CAT 6 network cables for management port.
6.
Prepare storage system configuration plan.
7.
Management port network information. When using static IP, please
prepare static IP addresses, subnet mask, and default gateway.
8.
Setup the hardware connection before power on servers and
ULTRASTOR controllers. Connect FC cables, console cable, and
management port cable in advance.
2.2 Storage introduction
RS16FSis a fibre channel network technology primarily used for storage network.
It started use primarily in the supercomputer field, but has become the standard
connection type for storage area networks (SAN) in enterprise storage.
Host 1
(initiator)
FC
HBA
FC device 1
(target)
Figure 2.2.1
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SAN
FC device 2
(target)
Host 2
(initiator)
FC
HBA
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