Dell EMC AX4-5 manual Private network

Figure 2-4. Direct-Attached Cluster Configuration

	public network
cluster node	cluster node
	private network

Fibre Channel Connections

Fibre Channel Connections

storage system

Each cluster node attaches to the storage system using two multi-mode optical cables with LC connectors that attach to the HBA ports in the cluster nodes and the storage processor (SP) ports in the Dell/EMC storage system. These connectors consist of two individual Fibre optic connectors with indexed tabs that must be aligned properly into the HBA ports and SP ports.

WARNING: Do not remove the connector covers until you are ready to insert the connectors into the HBA port, SP port, or tape library port.

NOTE: The connections listed in this section are representative of one proven method of ensuring redundancy in the connections between the cluster nodes and the storage system. Other methods that achieve the same type of redundant connectivity may be acceptable.

Cabling a Two-Node Cluster to an AX4-5F Storage System

1Connect cluster node 1 to the storage system.

a Install a cable from cluster node 1 HBA port 0 to SP-A Fibre port 0 (first fibre port).

b Install a cable from cluster node 1 HBA port 1 to SP-B Fibre port 0 (first fibre port).

2Connect cluster node 2 to the storage system.

Cabling Your Cluster Hardware

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