Setup Guide

Connecting the REO Appliance to the Network

Use the following instructions to connect your REO Appliance to your backup servers, SAN, or FC switch.

1For iSCSI connectivity, use Data Port 1 to connect the REO Appliance to a backup server via the twisted-pair network cables.

Data Port 2 Data Port 1

2For additional iSCSI connectivity, use Data Port 2 to connect the REO Appliance to a second backup server via the twisted-pair network cables.

You can connect backup servers to the REO Appliance by using a direct- connect cable or by using a GbE switch.

3If you are using FC, connect the Fibre Channel Ports on the rear of the REO Appliance to your FC switch or hub.

The Fibre Channel ports on the back of the REO Appliance are numbered port 0 (bottom) and port 1 (top).

Port 1

Port 0

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Overland Storage REO 9000 setup guide Connecting the REO Appliance to the Network