Minimum Network Configuration - Dell EqualLogic PS6010 Hardware Maintenance
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Note: Optical cables transmit data through pulses of light. It is very important to
route all optical cables with no more than a 4" bend radius at any point
between the array and the switch.
One functioning network connection is required for array operation. Multiple
network connections are recommended for performance and high availability. See
Table 3-4 for additional network recommendations.
Minimum Network Configuration
For a single control module array, the minimum configuration is one network
connection to Ethernet 0. However, the single network connection is a potential
point of failure. Dell recommends that you connect Ethernet 0 and Ethernet 1 to
different network switches connected with interswitch links.
For example, if you connect cables as shown in Figure 3-8, and Ethernet 0 fails,
initiators can be redirected to Ethernet 1.
Figure 3-8: Recommended Single Control Module Configuration
For a dual control module array, at a minimum, connect network cables to
Ethernet 0 on both control modules and then connect the cables to a network
switch. See Figure 3-9.
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Maintaining Control Modules
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