Attaching The Cable Management Arms; Connecting The N3240 Filer To A Network - IBM N3240 Installation And Setup Instructions

Attaching the cable management arms

Using the following instructions, attach cable management arms to each N3240 controller module.
1. As shown in Figure 10, align the cable management arm with the controller.
Figure 10. Attaching the cable management arm
2. Slide the cable management arm onto the controller module until it click into place.
3. Repeat these steps for the remaining cable management arms. Attach two (left and right) cable
management arms to each N3240 controller.

Connecting the N3240 filer to a network

Use these instructions to connect the N3240 filer to a network. Perform the steps in this section for each
N3240 series controller node.
Note: Use the cable management arms and hook-and-loop fasteners to organize your cabling.
Management
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Port Port
1. Connect the RJ-45 to DB-9 adapter from the adapter kit to the console port on the system.
2. Connect one end of the serial null modem cable to your console, and then connect the other end to
the DB-9 end of the adapter.
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3. Perform one of the following steps depending on your configuration:
v For 10/100/1000 setup in 7-Mode: Connect the system to the network by plugging the network
cables into the networking ports, labeled e0a, e0b, e0c, and e0d (Figure 12 on page 8).
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