Cabling The Public Network - Dell PowerEdge Use Manual

Table 2-2. Cabling the Private Network
Module Type
Gigabit Ethernet
pass-through
module

Cabling the Public Network

The public (client) network is used for client access and private network
failover. Each cluster node connects to the public network through the first
embedded NIC port on the server module system board. The first NIC port
connects to the internal connections in the system chassis to the first
Ethernet switch module or the associated port in the corresponding Gigabit
pass-through module. The Ethernet switch or Gigabit pass-through module is
connected to an external switch in the public network to provide client access
to the server module.
NOTE:
It is recommended that you configure the first NIC port on each server
module for the public network. If additional NIC ports are available on your server
module, you can use NIC teaming to aggregate multiple ports for the public
network.
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Cabling Your Blade Cluster Hardware
Cluster Configuration
Two nodes in one or
two PowerEdge server
enclosure(s).
Three or more nodes
in one or two
PowerEdge server
enclosure(s).
(continued)
Private Network Configuration
Connect a standard Ethernet cable to the
corresponding cluster node ports on the
Ethernet pass-through module.
OR
Connect a standard Ethernet cable from
the corresponding cluster node ports on
each Ethernet pass-through module to an
external switch.
Connect a standard Ethernet cable from
the corresponding cluster node ports on
the Ethernet pass-through module to an
external switch.