Connect The Network Ports - HP StorageWorks 8000 - NAS Overview

Connect Tape Library (optional)

Connect the Network Ports

36 Installation Guide
If you purchased a tape library with your solution, your NAS servers have the appropriate SCSI
or FC HBAs pre-installed. The tape library can be shared by both NAS servers. See your tape
library user's guide for detailed connection instructions.
Figure 9 LT 6000r Tape Library HBA Ports
1. To connect the primary heartbeat NICs on both NAS servers, connect a CAT5 network
cross-over cable to the ports designated as the primary heartbeat on both NAS servers.
(See "HA Planning Worksheet" on page 16.)
2. To connect the NAS servers and Quorum server to the network, connect standard network
cables to network interface cards (NICs) on the NAS servers and the Quorum server.
Figure 10
LT 6000r NIC Ports
On-board network port
Slots 1 and 2
reserved for
tape library HBAs
Slots 3 and 4
reserved for NICs