1 . Disk Enclosure FC Connectors
Figure 14: VA7410 FC Ports
Connect a Tape Library (optional)
You may connect a tape library to your NAS server by ordering the appropriate HBAs
(installed in PCI slots 1 & 2). The NAS 8000 supports either SCSI or fibre-channel HBAs.
The tape library can be shared by both NAS servers; however, the NAS 8000 nodes cannot
share a tape library with other components on a SAN.
See the tape library user's guide for detailed connection instructions.
Figure 15: NAS Server Tape Library HBA Ports
Connect the Network Ports
Connect network cables to the network interface cards (NICs) on the NAS server to attach to
the network.
1. To connect the primary heartbeat NICs on both NAS servers, connect a CAT5 network
2. To connect the NAS servers and Quorum server to the network, connect standard network
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cross-over cable to the ports designated as the primary heartbeat on both NAS servers.
(See
Planning Worksheets
cables to network interface cards (NICs) on the NAS servers and the Quorum server.
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2 . Host FC Connectors
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on page 21.)
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1 . Slots 1 and 2 reserved for
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